mend fences
Example Sentences
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There’s already evidence that at least some Democrats are trying to mend fences.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
There’s been a fight, and the singer plans to mend fences, using laundry as bait: “Can you come pick up your clothes? I have them folded.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
He also inked a trade and minerals deal with Malaysia, and moved to mend fences with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after months of bad blood.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
It shows their desire to attempt to mend fences with a swathe of the country some privately fear could turn against them if they don’t handle this well.
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2024
I thought he must be trying to mend fences, because he asked for the south-side keys—he was actually going to help me lock my guys in, not just stand there and criticize.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
