make history
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And as Obama proved, lesser-known lawmakers with funny names can sometimes go on to make history.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
Siegmund has vowed to "make history" on Sunday and lead a political revolution from the small state of 2.1 million people that he hopes will propel his anti-establishment party to national victory in 2029.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
His Panenka penalty helped his country make history though with a shootout victory over Australia in the last 32, and he will be hoping Tuesday will mark his biggest World Cup moment.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Eight years ago, the island nation of Cape Verde unearthed a player they hoped would help them make history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
And just as Pop Pop predicts, this is the year black women make history at the Miss America pageant.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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