amends
Example Sentences
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She made amends by hitting the first winner of her comeback with another volley to the delight of the crowd.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
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
On Sunday, Rheinmetall tagged Kamyshin in a post on its own X account in which it sought to make amends.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
“I’d rather not ask the obscene motive for this. I’d like to think that you’re attempting to make amends in your simple way for slandering me on my dismal first day with this ludicrous wagon.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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