mending

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"You don't get many people mending raw cashmere," said Wade, whose role is to meticulously inspect and darn any defects in the fabric by hand, before it is washed, cut and shipped around the world.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

But inviting us to sit down with a show about mental health professionals mending their spirits is group therapy on a massive scale in a time of diagnosable disorder.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

With the Canada-US trade relationship increasingly unpredictable, Canada is seeking to bolster ties elsewhere, in some cases mending strained ties.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

On Monday, as the officials confirmed Machado’s visit, there were fresh signs that the U.S. and the Venezuelan regime were moving toward mending their long-strained relations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

“You’re not mending a rip in your father’s trousers. People are paying good money—” “I know how to sew,” I blurt.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline