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Yossarian plans to make a run for Sweden too, and barely escapes a stabbing on his way out the door, not unlike Cacciato’s slipping through the squad’s armed assault.
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Alex Vernon
may 27, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
Underwood was among a handful of House Democrats expected to make a run for Durbin’s seat.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 20 May 2025
When Jeffrey panics and tries to make a run for it, Luca shoots him multiple times.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 May 2025
Memphis has taken its place back toward the top of the Western Conference standings and could make a run for a title.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
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Alex Vernon
may 27, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
Underwood was among a handful of House Democrats expected to make a run for Durbin’s seat.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 20 May 2025
When Jeffrey panics and tries to make a run for it, Luca shoots him multiple times.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 May 2025
Memphis has taken its place back toward the top of the Western Conference standings and could make a run for a title.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Make a run for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20run%20for. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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