make a play for
idiom
1
: to try to get (someone or something)
She made a play for the job, but she didn't get it.
2
: to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with (someone)
He made a play for her.
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Several other new albums debut inside the top 10 on the platform and make a play for the highest space, including major releases from various genres.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Davidson could make a play for a top-tier forward to complement Connor Bedard regardless of what happens with Jones, but there is no guarantee that caliber of player will hit the market.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Democrats should make a play for all green-minded voters—even those wearing red hats.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Netflix waited a lot longer to make a play for Emilia and spent less to get less.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Davidson could make a play for a top-tier forward to complement Connor Bedard regardless of what happens with Jones, but there is no guarantee that caliber of player will hit the market.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Democrats should make a play for all green-minded voters—even those wearing red hats.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Netflix waited a lot longer to make a play for Emilia and spent less to get less.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Make a play for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20play%20for. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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