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make a run for

idiom

US
: to attempt to win (something)
She made a run for a seat in the Senate.

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But teams like the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets are likely to make a run for him, too. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025 In some cases, trafficking victims have no option but to make a run for it on their own. Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025 The balance of power may seem tilted towards UConn for now, but plenty of teams could make a run for the crown in 2025-26. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2025 But as his involvement in the burglary is realized, Mooney decides to make a run for it. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for make a run for

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“Make a run for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20run%20for. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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