make friends
Example Sentences
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President Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, has begun his first visit to the Arctic island in a bid to build ties and make "friends".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
You make friends when you don’t know you’re doing it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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
Seven out of 10 students surveyed by College Pulse in 2023 said they primarily join extracurricular activities to make friends and build social connections.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
“Maybe he knew I needed to make friends with the three of you.”
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
