make friends
Example Sentences
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She told jurors that her near-constant social media use "really affected my self-worth," saying the apps led her to abandon hobbies, struggle to make friends and constantly measure herself against others.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
"It must be such a lovely way to make friends and share stories."
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
I did not speak the language and felt desperate to make friends.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
For Yaya Ogun, one of the team riders, group skates are an opportunity to build community and make friends.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
So today, after I practice piano, I decide I’m going to try to make friends with the dog.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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