make amends
Example Sentences
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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
Diego Simeone's side host Espanyol later on, aiming to make amends after last weekend's 3-0 defeat by Rayo.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
He apologized at a New Hampshire synagogue, and ahead of a second presidential bid four years later, he worked to make amends with the Jewish community.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026
“While I don’t speak for the Jewish community as a whole, I do believe his efforts to make amends have been sincere and meaningful,” Hirschhorn added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
J. J. Ford pocketed the bill and, to make amends for her thoughtless gesture, asked the doorman about his family.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
