make friends
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Whether you’re flirting or trying to make friends, it’s easier to exist in places where you’re not thought of as inherently ugly.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
They are also drawn by the familial and collegiate atmosphere, as well as the ability to travel and make friends around the world.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Jessie has been trying all summer to help Bonnie make friends, but none of the neighborhood kids seem to take a liking to her.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
Nevertheless, Bonnie’s doting parents hope that Lilypad will help Bonnie make friends, oblivious to how the gizmo — and soon, their daughter — vibrates with anxiety.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
The way she felt about Celeste would never let her go up and make friends with her like she would any other person.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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