mend fences

Example Sentences

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The two men eventually met in 2017 in an attempt to mend fences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 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

But Thune, who did not face a significant primary challenge, has worked hard to mend fences.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 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