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attempt

[uh-tempt] / əˈtɛmpt /




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Those satellites will attempt to connect with SpaceX’s Starlink constellation before expiring during re-entry.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

While many countries attempt to balance ecosystem preservation with large-scale development or industry, the Galápagos operates under a highly regulated, conservationist approach.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

He became an authority on the papacies of five popes - One of his most notable assignments was the assassination attempt on John Paul II in 1981.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Ben Greuel, wildlife campaign manager at the Sierra Club, called the decision “an unlawful attempt to open the door for corporate polluters to degrade vitally important habitats.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

She glanced once at the willow tree and gave what was clearly an attempt at a reassuring nod, and then away.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

Until now, attempts to produce it had been held back by difficulties in developing the right materials.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

Cadiz’s attempts to export water from its property 200 miles east of Los Angeles have drawn controversy for decades.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

After a dominant victory in Boston, in which France had 22 attempts compared to only five from Morocco, who had their only shot on target in the 83rd minute, Wright remained impressed.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Prior attempts by China to match SpaceX have failed.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

These sudden, panicky attempts at conciliation annoyed me more than his insults.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Holloway avoided a second attempted kick and soon registered that his opponent had sustained an injury.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

On July 7, 2026, at approximately 6:50 AM CT, ICE law enforcement attempted to conduct a vehicle stop as part of a targeted enforcement operation to arrest an illegal alien.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

Around that time, MetroLoft hired Gace as the lead engineer on what would be the largest office-to-residential conversion ever attempted in the U.S., producing 1,600 units plus a pool and fitness center.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Sit’s girlfriend, Tingfeng Liu, 24, of Vista, was convicted of one felony count of accessory to a felony, one misdemeanor count of destruction of evidence and two misdemeanor counts of attempted destruction of evidence.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Though unable to move, Booth opened his eyes and attempted to speak.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

From the outside, he seemed to be attempting to fill an internal need.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

The reserve is now large enough to support breeding hen harriers, with the "red-listed" bird seen occasionally in the area but not recently attempting to breed, the charity said.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Instead of attempting full reusability from the beginning, the design focuses on partial reuse while maximizing efficiency.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

Still, officials said the panels remained energized for several days and cited the array as one of several challenges they faced while attempting to bring the fire under control.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Celia sits with a notebook and pen, attempting to decipher the system the book is written in.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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