on the make
Example Sentences
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Mr. Restall’s Columbus was a man on the make, a social climber who used his marriage in 1479 to Felipa Moniz, the daughter of a minor aristocrat, to further his standing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
It was a business city on the make, with “Bill Luck” — William Boeing and Bill Gates with Microsoft.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023
There was also no information available on the make and model of the vehicle involved.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2023
Depending on the make and model of the gun, owners could be compensated from between $1,000 and $2,100, according to a proposed price list.
From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2022
Alas, Egyptian mines were tapped out; the Ptolemies were therefore constantly on the make for gold and silver to pay their soldiers.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
