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make amends
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make amendsverb
To repair a relationship; to make up; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of make amends in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of make amends in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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Reckitt Benckiser spokeswoman Patty O'Hayer:
We have stepped up and acknowledged our responsibility in this tragedy and are working hard to make amends and to address the issues of all those who have been impacted.
It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them. To make a mistake is only an error in judgment, but to adhere to it when it is discovered shows infirmity of character.
I think people understand that there is a tremendous amount of pressures that come with this job and I am human, but I think at the same time, a big part of recognizing strengths and weaknesses is when you make a mistake you admit it, you make amends, you ask for forgiveness and you make sure it never happens again.
The inability of a state body to accept factual criticism and to make amends should worry every Israeli citizen.
The one thing I truly regret and want to make amends with is Ian Ziering, i was completely out of line a few years ago, and I did a podcast where they were asking me who my favorite partner was and who did I hate the most. And I answered Ian Ziering, and I said something along the lines of 'I'd rather slit my wrists than dance with Ian Ziering again.'.
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