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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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Since then, a new generation of Villa fans in Juaben have been "waiting" for the club to make history.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Rest assured, though, that no matter who makes the list, businesspeople will continue to make history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

A wolf that seized national attention when she ventured into Los Angeles County earlier this year continues to make history.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Great Britain claimed three gold medals in a sensational 28 minutes to make history and achieve the team's best haul at a World Athletics Indoor Championships.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Win or lose, everyone knew the vote would make history.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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