make history
idiom
: to do something that is very important or famous and that will be remembered as part of history
They made history by discovering the structure of DNA.
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One clutch play to make history.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The news is surprising considering Swift could make history this year.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Comedian Adam Sandler could also make history for himself.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Schools across the country are recognizing the value of flag football as an official high school sport, paving the way for more girls to compete, earn college scholarships, and make history on the field.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The news is surprising considering Swift could make history this year.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Comedian Adam Sandler could also make history for himself.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Schools across the country are recognizing the value of flag football as an official high school sport, paving the way for more girls to compete, earn college scholarships, and make history on the field.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Make history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20history. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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