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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Regardless, the Sox will have to win more often on the road to make a run at a playoff spot.
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Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 July 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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