amends
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But Jerry wants in his sputtering way to make amends to his brother for the cruel things he did to him when they were younger.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
This experience taught me the importance of keeping calm in tense situations, choosing restraint over reaction, and allowing space for others to reflect and make amends.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Locals praised the sender for making amends, with one writing: "A lovely, kind gesture to make up for foolish actions from years ago."
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Diego Simeone's side host Espanyol later on, aiming to make amends after last weekend's 3-0 defeat by Rayo.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
Once I’d found the manuscript, I realized I not only had the perfect prize in hand, but I could make amends to the ghost of Poe at the same time.”
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
Vocabulary lists containing amends
The Kite Runner
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A Christmas Carol
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