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The probe against Powell was dropped to smooth the way for Warsh's Senate confirmation, but the battle to fire Cook continues despite a Supreme Court decision nullifying an earlier attempt to do so.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

Worryingly, that solo attempt came from defender Sven Botman, while Jaissle used centre-back Dan Burn, a substitute, up front when he was sent on.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

American Express AXP -3.12%decrease; red down pointing triangle is cutting 5% of its global workforce in an attempt to put a cap on rising costs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

The latest hiccup for the AI trade inspired investors to attempt to buy the dip last week.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

Not long after her twenty-first birthday, she started seeing mystics, conjurers, and Voodoo priests, all in an attempt to magnify her vision.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

When they were abducted, helicopters were deployed and multiple attempts were made to reach the location, but these efforts were hampered by fighting in the area, the Salvadoran armed forces said.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Machado, who remains in Panama after repeated failed attempts to return to Venezuela, has expressed support for the talks but accuses Washington of excluding her from them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

Saturday's impressive win at Stamford Bridge was just the second time they have won two league games in a row in 42 attempts - inspired by starring roles from James Maddison and Mathys Tel.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

He was excited to portray Ben Hairston, a reporter and Heckman’s mentee, who attempts to help him navigate the challenging situation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

“I saw your earlier attempts in the dog food bowl. Were you craving this?”

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

He claimed it was not the first time that Patel had attempted to strike such a deal.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

This week, Quentin Fottrell — The Moneyist — attempted to mediate a dispute between a married couple, over how to allocate their cash: Should they pay down debt, or invest?

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

Even when treatment is attempted, the underlying jawbone may continue to deteriorate.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

After graduating from MIT, Evans reportedly attempted to launch a medical concierge service before working at companies including LinkedIn and Luminar Technologies, which developed lidar systems for autonomous vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Even so, Nhamo attempted to eat a small portion.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

The ship had been attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz via an "unauthorized and dangerous route", according to state media.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

It alleged that some were attempting to subvert the protests with "unacceptable acts".

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

In response, he created a series of photographic collages that showed Black boxers battling corporate towers — figures that generate wealth attempting to take down the symbols of its accumulation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

A caller may be attempting to harvest your personal information.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

Chickenhound was having one of his sniggering fits, even attempting to dance a little jig.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques