mending

Example Sentences

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Mending ties between Honduras and Taiwan would not mean an immediate snap back in trade volumes, said Yen, the seafood trader.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Mending his forlorn heart has built a resilience which helped McIlroy to execute special shots shortly after tough psychological moments on his path to Masters glory.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2025

Mending his reputation will be an arduous task.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2021

One of America’s most widely-read poets remains Robert Frost, whose poems — “The Road Not Taken,” “The Mending Wall” — were connected to the woods and fields around his home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2018

“Free Mending and Buttons,” said the lettering on the window.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston