mended

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When he entered the race for attorney general, Roy said he and Trump had mended fences, pointing to the president’s remark last summer that Roy is “not easy, but he’s good.”

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Saudi Arabia, a rival heavyweight, mended ties with Tehran after a seven-year rupture in 2023.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

The speed at which India and Canada have mended their relationship show that both prime ministers are well aware of today's global realities.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The two mended their bond in public last year during an event in Mexico City.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

She didn’t do much fancy needlework, but she mended everything.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck