making for

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Her decision is making for some uncomfortable home-state politics.

From Slate • May 30, 2026

I already stuck out, given the crazy clothes I loved making for myself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

China's AI moment has been in the making for some time.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Stocks were caught up Friday in a whirlwind of market-moving headlines, making for a wild final trading day in a rough month for U.S. equities.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

But busybody Louise was already making for the door, peering under it out to the crowded corridor.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck