mend fences
Example Sentences
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There’s already evidence that at least some Democrats are trying to mend fences.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Starrs has made it a priority to mend fences; his strategy calls for doubling dealer profits this year, and quadrupling them by 2029.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
He also inked a trade and minerals deal with Malaysia, and moved to mend fences with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after months of bad blood.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
That felt particularly notable in the case of Kate Forbes - an influential figure as the woman John Swinney brought into government in part to mend fences with business.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2024
“Did you tell Jakob you were leaving for the day? I know you’re angry, Lizzie, but I do wish you’d mend fences with your brother.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
