bury the hatchet

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This week saw the global markets ride a rollercoaster led by Donald Trump's trade tariffs, Madonna bury the hatchet with Elton John, and new details revealed about how the Titanic sank.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

The hosts of MSNBC’s Morning Joe also made the trip to bury the hatchet with the president-elect.

From Slate • Dec. 16, 2024

Mr. Kilmeade pressed the issue, saying she needed to bury the hatchet with Mr. Trump.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2023

In 1956, Martin walked away, leaving Lewis to seethe — they wouldn’t bury the hatchet until Dean showed up unannounced to Jerry’s annual muscular dystrophy telethon in 1976 — and made movies on his own.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2022

“Come on, Hermione, come and have some food,” Harry said, looking over at Ron and wondering whether he was in a good enough mood to bury the hatchet.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling