mend fences
Example Sentences
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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
It shows their desire to attempt to mend fences with a swathe of the country some privately fear could turn against them if they don’t handle this well.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024
But Thune, who did not face a significant primary challenge, has worked hard to mend fences.
From Salon • Nov. 13, 2024
I thought he must be trying to mend fences, because he asked for the south-side keys—he was actually going to help me lock my guys in, not just stand there and criticize.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
