patching up

Example Sentences

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A day later, they were still focused on finalizing the details and patching up gaps in the agreement, the official said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

They are becoming the team proverbially patching up one hole only to see another develop.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023

Albanese took office in 2022 intent on patching up relations with Australia's biggest trading partner, which had deteriorated over several years due to disputes over telecoms firm Huawei, espionage and COVID.

From Reuters • Oct. 22, 2023

It was fundamentally about patching up European friendships strained by Brexit and re-establishing a partnership for future challenges.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2023

Traditionally, it was a time for paying your debts and patching up any quarrels that may have occurred during the year.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep