make a name
Example Sentences
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The former model from County Longford is starting to make a name for herself in the US, having recently been cast in the new series of Dancing With the Stars.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Whether they are new signings, wonder kids or late bloomers, here are some unfamiliar faces of all ages who might make a name for themselves in the new campaign.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Investors are looking past near-term financials as they consider Doximity’s potential to make a name for itself in the world of medical artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
After two years in her appointed role, she lost an election bid in 2011 but continued to make a name for herself in the tight-knit, clubby world of progressive West Hollywood politics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
“So I’m sure that if he has a certain number of years yet to live he’ll make a name for himself.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
