make a run at

phrase

US
: to attempt to win or do (something)
The team is making a run at the championship.

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Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald intends to make his season debut after coming out of retirement late this summer to try to make a run at a second Super Bowl. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026 But if there was ever a time to prove McDaniel’s offensive scheme is what was needed to change things for the Chargers, this is the ultimate test for a team and fan base begging to make a run at the Vince Lombardi Trophy. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Now Chicago wants to make a run at a Super Bowl behind Williams and second-year coach Ben Johnson. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 The Pride need more attacking threats to make a run at the playoffs this season. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make a run at

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“Make a run at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20run%20at. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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