make a name
Example Sentences
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From there, the rest of the first season’s arc unfolds at a countryside tournament where Dunk sets out to make a name for himself.
From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026
It was as the morning interview and phone-in show host on LBC from 1976 that he properly began to make a name for himself.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025
But it’s also unlikely she can become her husband and make a name for herself yelling at college kids.
From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025
Political history is littered with cautionary tales for new parties trying to make a name for themselves.
From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025
Ashish could use his skills to put himself through college, to really make a name for himself, to open more doors.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
