fence-mending
US /ˈfensˌmen.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈfensˌmen.dɪŋ/
1.
the act of restoring good relations between people or groups, especially after a disagreement
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The diplomat engaged in some serious fence-mending after the international incident.
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His visit was primarily for fence-mending with former allies.