attempt
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When Conradt didn’t show at the undercover house, NBC and police went to his home in an attempt to serve a search warrant.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
He did, however, attempt to teach the actor how to play guitar left-handed.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Bath & Body Works reported lower first-quarter sales as the company overhauls its strategy in an attempt to return to growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
"It would be inappropriate to attempt to set a date... the defence position is that a commencement is contingent upon a determination... of Duterte's fitness to stand trial," the defence said.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Not only would McKee’s Marauders recover as many artifacts as possible, but they would attempt something never accomplished before; they would try to bring the entire Mary Rose to the surface.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
Vocabulary lists containing attempt
"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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