amends
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This experience taught me the importance of keeping calm in tense situations, choosing restraint over reaction, and allowing space for others to reflect and make amends.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Leinster responded well as van der Flier made amends for his failure to ground the ball 15 minutes earlier as he scored following a tap and go from Sheehan.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
This season of “Summer House” has shown Wilson and Miller making amends to continue their friendship.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
On Sunday, Rheinmetall tagged Kamyshin in a post on its own X account in which it sought to make amends.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
‘I shall claim full amends for every fall and stubbed toe, if you do not lead us well,’ said Gimli as they bound a cloth about his eyes.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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The Kite Runner
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A Christmas Carol
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