She started 'making noises''about' running for office. [=she started saying things that showed she was thinking about running for office]
Politicians are 'making (all) the right noises' about improving the schools, but they don't want to spend any money to do it.
Congress has been 'making' (a lot of) 'noise' about lowering taxes, but no one expects it to happen.
(..) made for bashing and crushing! Steer clear of both. Small eyes, large nostrils! Relies on hearing and smell! OK, Lout, legs! Hang in its blind spot, make noise, keep it confused! Ruff, Tuff, find out if it has a shot limit! Make it mad! That's my specialty! Since when?! Everyone knows (..)2010 How to Train Your Dragon
(..) girls like flowers. Oops, this one has blood on it. - Tuffnut, Ruffnut! You're out! - What? Shields are good for another thing. Noise! Make lots of it to throw off a dragon's aim! All dragons have a limited number of shots. How many does a Gronckle have? - Five? (..)2010 How to Train Your Dragon