make a run at
idiom
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: to attempt to win or do (something)
The team is making a run at the championship.
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That’s why the Dream have to maximize their present and make a run at the playoffs despite losing eight straight heading into the Olympic break.
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Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
One is Patrick Mahomes, about to play in his sixth straight AFC championship game, and the only quarterback out there who has a chance to make a run at Tom Brady and be called the GOAT someday.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2024
This team entered the season hoping to make a run at a play-in spot, but injuries have derailed most of their progress.
—Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
By the time Soto’s done, his SLG factor is going to make a run at his OBP factor.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
One is Patrick Mahomes, about to play in his sixth straight AFC championship game, and the only quarterback out there who has a chance to make a run at Tom Brady and be called the GOAT someday.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2024
This team entered the season hoping to make a run at a play-in spot, but injuries have derailed most of their progress.
—Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
By the time Soto’s done, his SLG factor is going to make a run at his OBP factor.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Make a run at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20run%20at. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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