mend fences
Example Sentences
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Harry, who spent the past few years throwing dirt at the royal family after decamping to California, has been trying to mend fences with his father, King Charles, who is in treatment for cancer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 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
But Thune, who did not face a significant primary challenge, has worked hard to mend fences.
From Salon • Nov. 13, 2024
Her moves to mend fences with the opposition and initiate reforms - especially when she did not seem to be under political pressure to do so - won her praise locally and abroad.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 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
