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are patching

  • present progressive
    of patch.
    patch
    noun
    a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place.

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He was a bit more forgiving of Sir Keir's problems: "They are patching things up, the first year is not the year to push the big ideas, let's steady the ship."

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2025

The vast majority lack a permanent address but are patching together living arrangements however they can.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 3, 2022

The county’s road crews are patching only big potholes; resurfacing can wait.

From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2012

Some of these workers are patching together jobs out of choice.

From New York Times ● Jun. 25, 2011

While you are having holidays, With hikes and camps galore; We are patching sick and wounded, By the blue Aegean shore.

From At Suvla Bay Being the notes and sketches of scenes, characters and adventures of the Dardanelles campaign, made by John Hargrave ("White Fox") while serving with the 32nd field ambulance, X division, Mediterranean expeditionary force, during the great war. by John Hargrave