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make

[meyk] / meɪk /










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Atsuyoshi Koike, the public face of Japan’s effort to muscle back into the semiconductor industry it used to dominate, first needs to prove he can make them on earth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

She had 16 in a lower-scoring performance against Texas on Friday, but her imposing defense and ability to move as fluidly as a guard make her a matchup headache for any opponent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Schools argue that athletics are part of their educational mission, with revenue from football and basketball funding sports that make far less money, such as swimming and gymnastics.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The hangover from a rough loss has been compounded by a series of missed opportunities to make it right.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

I’d strip my bed, putting fresh sheets and blankets on it, then make up a narrow “private room” for myself.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith