How to Use make a run at in a Sentence

make a run at

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  • All three are back this spring to make a run at state in the two hurdles events.
    — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 16 Mar. 2022
  • Because this team has the talent to make a run at something real.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
  • But this time, watch for the Patriots to make a run at a title.
    — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Any of those guys could make a run at #3-5 below, but the top two are off limits.
    — Tony Blengino, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2021
  • Carey is on track to make a run at a national all-around championship.
    — Ndaschel, oregonlive, 11 Mar. 2023
  • The Chargers have the weapons to make a run at the state championship this week.
    — Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 8 Mar. 2022
  • The Red Sox have the money to make a run at Bregman.
    — Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
  • All three of those moves will give them a fighting chance to make a run at the Super Bowl.
    — Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Nashville is trying to make a run at the eighth and final playoff spot and won for just the third time in eight games.
    — Ken Powtak, ajc, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Regardless, the Sox will have to win more often on the road to make a run at a playoff spot.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Just getting in position to make a run at it would be welcome in Atlanta.
    — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 27 Nov. 2022
  • This team entered the season hoping to make a run at a play-in spot, but injuries have derailed most of their progress.
    — Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Green Bay should shoot its shot, though, and make a run at Higgins — who could take the offense to new heights.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Sadly, Phil Kessel doesn’t do quite enough in Arizona to make a run at a three-peat.
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 30 July 2025
  • The Giants have six games left to make a run at their first playoff berth since 2016.
    — Tom Canavan, courant.com, 29 Nov. 2021
  • The football program beat Oregon last season and will make a run at a bowl game next season.
    — John Canzano, oregonlive, 16 Mar. 2021
  • Having Rodgers leading the way will give them a fighting chance to make a run at a championship.
    — Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Joining the Steelers will give him a chance to make a run at the Super Bowl.
    — Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The Raiders could make a run at Coen, anyway, but that feels unlikely.
    — Tashan Reed, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
  • That has caused some to believe that for the first time in quite a while, the Angels should make a run at the postseason.
    — Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
  • Daytime temperatures make a run at the upper 40s as winds gust from the north.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
  • There are no less than three Canadian teams poised to make a run at the Stanley Cup.
    — Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With 18 players returning, the Spartans are poised to make a run at states again.
    — Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The Prior Lake girls Alpine ski team has the talent back to make a run at a state title.
    — Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The Astros could make a run at Valdez, but the Giants have the money to steal him away.
    — Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Century and Harford Tech also have deep rosters and will make a run at the top prize.
    — Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The Red Wings are in a good position to make a run at Erik Karlsson.
    — Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2023
  • The Texas Rangers have decided to make upgrades and try to make a run at a postseason berth.
    — Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
  • But before the wintry blast, the metro will make a run at record temperatures Friday.
    — Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The Clackamas Cavaliers seem poised to make a run at a fourth state championship this spring.
    — oregonlive, 30 Mar. 2022

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