make a run at
Example Sentences
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Jones studied the map, asked how much it would cost to lease land, and said he wanted to make a run at most of it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025
By the early 1970s, the couple dropped out of San Jose State University to make a run at an honest-to-goodness musical career.
From Salon • Sep. 19, 2025
There will be tougher challenges to come but, after falling just short at last year's T20 World Cup, South Africa look well placed to make a run at another white-ball trophy.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025
“We have a team now to make a run at making the playoffs. That’s just kind of the mindset we are all trying to have.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024
He lifted his sword to make a run at me, and I laughed—howled— and threw an apple at him.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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