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

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