making for
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Her decision is making for some uncomfortable home-state politics.
From Slate • May 30, 2026
The stock has gained 40.6% over that period, making for its best three-day stretch since Dec. 5, 2024, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
“Martin Scorsese All the Films” is filled with such morsels, making for an engrossing book—provided you don’t mind the occasional political asides.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
However, critics claim it does not address the point that public spending watchdog Audit Scotland has been making for years - that fundamental change in how NHS services are provided is overdue.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
The meerkats were abandoning the ponds—indeed, the whole plain—and rapidly making for the forest.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
