make up for (something)
idiom
: to do or have something as a way of correcting or improving (something else)
He wanted to make up for neglecting his children by spending more time with them.
She tried to make up for lost time by working extra hard.
What the movie lacks in plot it makes up for in special effects.
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Helene’s devastation shouldn’t have much impact on consumer prices because crops grown elsewhere can make up for most shortages, said Michael Adjemian, a University of Georgia professor of agricultural economics.
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Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
The chance looks to be gone but Amad again has been able to spot something that others have not: namely Nunes, who is closing him upon him at top speed in an attempt to make up for his poor backpass.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
With fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, retailers are under pressure to make up for potential losses.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
While Trump has pledged to increase domestic oil production, Lipow said any increases in drilling that occur would not make up for higher prices on Canadian oil.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
The chance looks to be gone but Amad again has been able to spot something that others have not: namely Nunes, who is closing him upon him at top speed in an attempt to make up for his poor backpass.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
With fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, retailers are under pressure to make up for potential losses.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
While Trump has pledged to increase domestic oil production, Lipow said any increases in drilling that occur would not make up for higher prices on Canadian oil.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Make up for (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20up%20for%20%28something%29. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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