make a play for
idiom
1
: to try to get (someone or something)
She made a play for the job, but she didn't get it.
2
: to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with (someone)
He made a play for her.
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Future unclear LaVine has been in trade rumors for years now, and despite the fact that his contract might be a little steep, now is the time for a contender to latch on, and make a play for him.
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Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
With Diggs being out, the Titans might also shock the NFL world by attempting to make a play for a defensive star to replace Diggs.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Broadcom may be interested in Intel’s chip design and marketing business, according to The Wall Street Journal, which also reported that TSMC might make a play for Intel’s factories.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
Several other new albums debut inside the top 10 on the platform and make a play for the highest space, including major releases from various genres.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
With Diggs being out, the Titans might also shock the NFL world by attempting to make a play for a defensive star to replace Diggs.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Broadcom may be interested in Intel’s chip design and marketing business, according to The Wall Street Journal, which also reported that TSMC might make a play for Intel’s factories.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
Several other new albums debut inside the top 10 on the platform and make a play for the highest space, including major releases from various genres.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Make a play for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20play%20for. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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