make a run for
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When hearing his voice, some attempt to reach through the shrubbery while others make a run for the back stairs in hopes of seeing him.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2025
The woman managed to make a run for the Tommy Hilfiger store and once inside, staff quickly locked the doors, Johnny says.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2024
Lee Zeldin, a former four-term representative from New York who resigned to make a run for governor of that state, netted three votes during Tuesday's session.
From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2023
On Friday, Zhuo decided to make a run for it.
From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2022
“Your first instinct right now might be to log out and make a run for it,” Sorrento said.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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