make a place

idiom

: make a space available
We'll have to make a place for our guests.

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Her aim: to make a place where the Carter family would feel at home once funeral activities begin in earnest. Grant Blankenship, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024 With millions of viewers around the world tuning in and casting votes for contestants in the K-pop survival show Boys Planet, contestants who didn’t make a place in the final band left the program with fans eager to see their next steps. Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019 But a low walk score doesn't make a place any less fantastic to visit. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2024 The nurses decorate the floors in an effort to make a place filled with monitors, ventilators, and hospital beds festive. Maria Kefalas, STAT, 22 Dec. 2023 Most immigrant families face at least two commutes: one between work and home, and another, between home and the grocery store, to make a place smell, taste and feel like home. Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2023 Beyond the typical tourist trails, offbeat gems await, offering an intimate connection to the local culture and unique experiences that make a place extraordinary. James Barrett, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023 Two gorilla-trekking lodges made the top ten, further suggesting that once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters can make a place unforgettable for T+L readers. Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023 Related Stories The 23 Best Mascaras of All Time Scent can really make a place feel like home. Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 June 2023

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“Make a place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20place. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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