make friends
Example Sentences
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He felt the “Seattle freeze”—what West Coasters refer to as the city’s reputation for being a difficult place to make friends.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
She told jurors that her near-constant social media use "really affected my self-worth," saying the apps led her to abandon hobbies, struggle to make friends and constantly measure herself against others.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Mann’s hilarious Brad says to Ben, grinning nervously and clapping his hands in an attempt to make friends.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026
"It's really hard to make friends when you don't leave the house."
From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025
It reminded her of the first day she'd had at Madame Collette's, and she knew just what to do to make friends.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
