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make history

Idioms

Do something memorable or spectacular enough to influence the course of history, as in That first space flight made history. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

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Becerra could make history by becoming the first Latino to be elected governor — and the first to lead the state in more than 150 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It was Brendon McCullum who said the Ashes could define his team, while Stokes asked them to make history.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

There is a possibility California could make history: The state has never has elected a woman as governor, and only once has a person of color held the office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Fresh from being crowned Premier League champions, Arsenal have a chance to make history when they face Paris St-Germain at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on Saturday.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Everyone was telling me I could make history by winning Worlds a third consecutive time.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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