make a run at

idiom

: to attempt to win or do (something)

The team is making a run at the championship.

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Ever since the variant was announced earlier this summer, Xiaomi has made clear that its super sedan would make a run at the Nürburgring record. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024 But this time, watch for the Patriots to make a run at a title. —

Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 5 Oct. 2024 As the August 21 deadline looms for other parties to make a run at Paramount (or forever hold their peace), the Wall Street Journal reports that Edgar Bronfman Jr. has not exited the Paramount scene but is in talks with investors and preparing a bid. —

Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2024 Woodside looks poised to make a run at the PAL El Camino title behind a patented rushing attack. —

Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make a run at

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