make a go of
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Whether Spirit could make a go of it in the long run, it’s not clear.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
Some of the first American companies to make a go of it may be smaller, more adventurous types.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
But Robert, who had tried to make a go of acting himself, supported his son's ambition with one condition.
From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024
How do you intend to make a go of it?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024
They figured that, with him providing a place for her to live, and with Pell grants and the other financial aid for low-income students, she could make a go of it.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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