make amends
Example Sentences
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Newcastle players and staff recognised they won't truly be able to make amends for that damaging derby defeat against Sunderland until they meet their bitter rivals again in the reverse fixture in March.
From BBC
She didn’t get into specifics, but she did tell “Fresh Air” host Tonya Mosley that she’s trying to make amends.
From MarketWatch
The bulk of those players who lined up at Brentford and, indeed, in the damaging defeat at West Ham, were given the chance to make amends as a result.
From BBC
Looking to make amends in the grand prix, he made a bold passing move on Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc into Turn One at the restart after an early safety car.
From BBC
So Wales have to make amends in a ground that is no longer a fortress.
From BBC
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