mend fences
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or mend one's fences
: to improve or repair a relationship that has been damaged by an argument or disagreement
She mended fences with her father.
She and her father are trying to mend their fences.
After the election, he spent a lot of time mending political fences.
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Tech leaders mend fences with Trump ahead of election.
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
Thus, Anne became more of a supporting character who helps mend fences during a period in which Eddie and Venom are at odds.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
Does that suggest that the current regime at Warners is trying to mend fences?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Aug. 2024
Trump is welcoming Netanyahu to Mar-a-Lago on Friday, which is an opportunity to mend fences.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 July 2024
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
Thus, Anne became more of a supporting character who helps mend fences during a period in which Eddie and Venom are at odds.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
Does that suggest that the current regime at Warners is trying to mend fences?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Aug. 2024
Trump is welcoming Netanyahu to Mar-a-Lago on Friday, which is an opportunity to mend fences.
—The Editors, National Review, 25 July 2024
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“Mend fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mend%20fences. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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