make up for lost time

Example Sentences

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On Saturday, Oscar would be able to make up for lost time at the postponed homecoming dance — on campus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Since it’s been more than three years since her last record, perhaps Ms. Lennox felt she needed to make up for lost time, but the weaker material on “Vacancy” makes it seem bloated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

You can’t make up for lost time in investing, no matter how much money you throw at it later.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

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

They rode all day to make up for lost time, in a state of shock, amazed that the world could still exist after the storm.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld