make history
idiom
: to do something that is very important or famous and that will be remembered as part of history
They made history by discovering the structure of DNA.
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If drafted by the Lakers, Bronny and LeBron would make history as the NBA’s first father and son to actively play together.
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Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
Aside from the chance to make history, a win by Edmonton Monday would break a 31-year drought for Canada.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 22 June 2024
She’s said photography has the power to make history and the present speak to each other.
—Lucy McKeon, New York Times, 3 June 2024
But to them, this had the feel of a power grab — a bunch of Washington lawyers coming down to Jackson to take over once there was a chance to make history.
—Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 28 May 2024
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Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
Aside from the chance to make history, a win by Edmonton Monday would break a 31-year drought for Canada.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 22 June 2024
She’s said photography has the power to make history and the present speak to each other.
—Lucy McKeon, New York Times, 3 June 2024
But to them, this had the feel of a power grab — a bunch of Washington lawyers coming down to Jackson to take over once there was a chance to make history.
—Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 28 May 2024
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“Make history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20history. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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