patch up

Example Sentences

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The question that’s been glossed over, however, is whether the ballroom would really patch up security for the president.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Charles is coming over to mark America turning 250 years old—and try to patch up the so-called Special Relationship between the U.S. and U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Lakers fans might not get the chance to see James and his patch up close on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

She also told me: "This break is extremely permanent. It feels like James and Rupert will never patch up their differences."

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

“Crazy, I know. I don’t ask those kinds of questions. I’m only here to patch up the wounds,” she tells me.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper