attempted

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Sir Keir attempted to curb the rising working-age welfare bill, but was forced by his own backbenchers to retreat in June 2025.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

In 2017, a van transporting an exam paper in the eastern Indian state of Bihar was intercepted by scammers, who attempted to make off with the papers but were foiled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

The departments recently faced budget cuts as the city attempted to close the gap of a $1 billion budget shortfall and avoid mass layoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

No other player has attempted more than four dribbles without success at the World Cup so far.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

It’s the first watercolor that I’ve ever attempted, that I’ve spent the last few weekends working on, before and after my shifts at the marina.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam