make a run at
idiom
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: to attempt to win or do (something)
The team is making a run at the championship.
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That has caused some to believe that for the first time in quite a while, the Angels should make a run at the postseason.
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Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
The Green Bay Packers are generally considered the third team in the NFC North, but if head coach Matt LaFleur gets just a bit of an upgrade from his wide receiver crew, the Packers will be able to make a run at the Lions and Vikings.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
The Knicks cleared cap space to make a run at James, including taking on Tracy McGrady’s league-high expiring contract that February to get longer-term deals off their books.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
The Packers also lost defensive tackle T.J Slaton to Cincinnati, won't make a run at center Josh Myers and will cut or trade cornerback Jaire Alexander — possibly before the new league year arrives Wednesday afternoon.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
The Green Bay Packers are generally considered the third team in the NFC North, but if head coach Matt LaFleur gets just a bit of an upgrade from his wide receiver crew, the Packers will be able to make a run at the Lions and Vikings.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
The Knicks cleared cap space to make a run at James, including taking on Tracy McGrady’s league-high expiring contract that February to get longer-term deals off their books.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
The Packers also lost defensive tackle T.J Slaton to Cincinnati, won't make a run at center Josh Myers and will cut or trade cornerback Jaire Alexander — possibly before the new league year arrives Wednesday afternoon.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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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 29 Jul. 2025.
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