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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But the defense, which ranked 10th in the Big 12 in yards per play in conference games, will need to improve if Baylor hopes to make a run at a Playoff berth. —

Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025 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 The Miami Dolphins were actually being picked by many experts to unseat the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East and make a run at the Super Bowl with an explosive offense featuring Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill. —

Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025 There are no less than three Canadian teams poised to make a run at the Stanley Cup. —

Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for make a run at

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