make a play for
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1
: to try to get (someone or something)
She made a play for the job, but she didn't get it.
2
: to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with (someone)
He made a play for her.
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And Robinson is every bit as deserving of similar consideration among teams who have the cap space to make a play for his services.
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Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
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“Make a play for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20play%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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