mend

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Megan Thee Stallion is on the mend after a bout of “concerning symptoms” landed her in the hospital Tuesday evening, cutting her latest “Moulin Rouge” performance short.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The prime minister is traveling to India, until now a bitter rival, to mend fences and build new alliances with the world’s middle powers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Posting on social media on Sunday, he said he was "on the mend" and had managed a "short run" as part of his recovery.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sought to mend ties with North Korea since taking office last year.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Now whispers came from the house staff that Terrance was going to take over while his brother was on the mend.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead