Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That’s what makes the negotiations so comical, and Moore looks like a fool for buddying up to John Angelos.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2023

The attorneys were buddying up to the client, like “I could do this for you, I’m going to do that for you, you can call me 24/7, I’m always available, I have your back.”

From Slate • Dec. 6, 2019

He has veered between buddying up to China’s President Xi Jinping and attacking Beijing over trade.

From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2018

Now we have NK and China buddying up,especially at a crucial time following the trade issues.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2018

Vonetta, who was buddying up to one of the three sisters, could get her own toast.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia