make a run at
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: to attempt to win or do (something)
The team is making a run at the championship.
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Provided the Tigers keep Tarik Skubal, and with the likes of Jack Flaherty, Casey Mize and Reese Olson in line behind Valdez, the Tigers could be equipped to make a run at an AL Central title through the strength of their pitching alone.
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The Explorers are preparing to make a run at what would be a fifth consecutive state title.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Woods believes if Meta and Microsoft can get back into uptrends, the S & P 500 will make a run at a new high this week.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Why not make a run at Morris, Brian Flores, or Jim Schwartz?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The Explorers are preparing to make a run at what would be a fifth consecutive state title.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Woods believes if Meta and Microsoft can get back into uptrends, the S & P 500 will make a run at a new high this week.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Why not make a run at Morris, Brian Flores, or Jim Schwartz?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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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 15 Feb. 2026.
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