make it up
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Again, the author has to make it up as she goes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
“The banks are just going to have to make it up somewhere else, and the easiest place is rewards.”
From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026
Capaldi posted on social media: "Had to come back and make it up to you all."
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025
“If you can just make it up somewhere else,” Toney said, “the incentive is gone.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2025
“I’ll make it up to you. I’ll get you the best cell in Florin City. Don’t you trust me?”
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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