make history
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El Reda: Messi and Ronaldo are set to make history with their sixth World Cup appearances, bringing unmatched experience and the ability to decide matches in key moments.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
The two living legends could both make history as the first male players to appear at six World Cups.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 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
Since then, a new generation of Villa fans in Juaben have been "waiting" for the club to make history.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
We are members of the Werewolf Squadron 367 and we are going to make history.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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