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Content: 4 May 2021 Still, economic growth figures are a snapshot of the past, and recent weeks have produced encouraging signs that Europe is already on the mend. — New York Times, "Europe’s Recession Contrasts Economic Fortunes of U.S. Expansion," 30 Apr. 2021 Odeyingbo is still on the mend from his January Achilles injury, but the Colts saw enough production and potential to select him. — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, "Former Carrollton Ranchview DL Dayo Odeyingbo selected by Indianapolis Colts with No. 54 pick in 2021 NFL draft," 30 Apr. 2021
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13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
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14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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Middle English, short for amenden — more at amend
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“Mend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mend. Accessed 30 May. 2021. Style: