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make history

Idioms  
  1. Do something memorable or spectacular enough to influence the course of history, as in That first space flight made history. [Mid-1800s]


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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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