patch up
Example Sentences
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You never know when you might need to patch up a cut, disinfect a wound, or even help an injured traveler on the side of the road.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
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
King Charles III made gentle fun of the shared history between Britain and the United States on Tuesday as he continued his high-stakes visit to patch up transatlantic ties.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
The surgeons had been able to patch up the holes in his heart and created valves, but they are leaking badly, with his condition managed by medication.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
We could patch up that broken trace for pulling an ordinary load.
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
