make history
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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
A wolf that seized national attention when she ventured into Los Angeles County earlier this year continues to make history.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
He said he's now living out that once-denied dream vicariously through Victor Glover, who is set to make history on the Artemis 2 Moon mission that could take off as soon as Wednesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Everyone was telling me I could make history by winning Worlds a third consecutive time.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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