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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If Judge is stirring along with the bottom of the order, the Yankees become a much more dangerous candidate to make a run at mounting the first comeback from a three games to none deficit in the World Series. —

Jerry Beach, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Whether this season mirrors that one or proves to be the season the Ducks finally make a run at a playoff berth will be determined by a crop of young, talented but ultimately unproven players. —

Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for make a run at

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