make a run at
idiom
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: to attempt to win or do (something)
The team is making a run at the championship.
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Sampson: At full strength, Notre Dame had the roster to make a run at a national title this year.
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Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Many of the top players in golf will be getting ready to make a run at the title in the RBC Heritage, but Woods will be stealing the headlines.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Still, Philadelphia’s brain trust has been vocal about trying to make a run at the Play-In Tournament — the team is a game and a half behind the No. 10 seed, which is currently held by the Chicago Bulls.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Ramona’s surprisingly easy victory in the inaugural girls Division 3 team championships under Caitlin Munoz has the Bulldogs poised to make a run at a top five finish in the Masters meet this Friday and Saturday at Christian High.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
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Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Many of the top players in golf will be getting ready to make a run at the title in the RBC Heritage, but Woods will be stealing the headlines.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Still, Philadelphia’s brain trust has been vocal about trying to make a run at the Play-In Tournament — the team is a game and a half behind the No. 10 seed, which is currently held by the Chicago Bulls.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Ramona’s surprisingly easy victory in the inaugural girls Division 3 team championships under Caitlin Munoz has the Bulldogs poised to make a run at a top five finish in the Masters meet this Friday and Saturday at Christian High.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
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