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make history

Idioms

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

Example Sentences

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He could make history as the state’s first elected Latino governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It was Brendon McCullum who said the Ashes could define his team, while Stokes asked them to make history.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Fresh from being crowned Premier League champions, Arsenal have a chance to make history when they face Paris St-Germain at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on Saturday.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Rest assured, though, that no matter who makes the list, businesspeople will continue to make history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

"You ever consider that maybe you not supposed to 'fit’? People who make history rarely do."

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone

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