make up for lost time

Example Sentences

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And that doesn’t mean throwing all your extra cash into risky investments to make up for lost time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

In 2024, China removed the tariffs and Penfolds tried to make up for lost time, shipping large quantities of red wine to the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

He sees these as wasted years and wants to make up for lost time.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Whether the script is an attempt to make up for lost time or a last-ditch effort at staging a career resurgence, Nora isn’t interested.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

I opened my stride early to make up for lost time, and it wasn't long before I caught up to the pack, my beads clicking in time with my heartbeat.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds