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Prediction markets also measure expectations, and bettors can repeat the same bet multiple times, while polls attempt a snapshot of the entire population.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

Hybrid attacks tend to use non-military methods, such as hacking, in an attempt to destabilise a country.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

At the end of the half, Jaion Smith of Santa Margarita deflected a possible third-down touchdown pass in the end zone and Jake Martin followed by blocking a St. John Bosco field-goal attempt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Germany's final attempt was an experimental reactor known as the B8 pile, constructed in 1945 under the direction of physicist Werner Heisenberg.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

These were all experienced and well-qualified bakers, mind you, but for some mysterious reason, every attempt turned out a failure.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Grupe, a fourth-year pro, has made 86 of 105 field-goal attempts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

The government has made apparent attempts at concessions, with Education Minister Édouard Geffray promising 3,000 extra supply teachers, during a television interview on 8 October.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

"However, as recent events have shown, Counter Terrorism Policing will seek to proactively disrupt any attempts by hostile states to carry out criminal acts in the UK."

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Search consultants will then typically prepare a report that attempts to provide a big-picture perspective on a candidate, with brevity the goal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

We take facts so much for granted that there have been few attempts to write their history, and none of them satisfactory.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Officials later found that dozens of provincial officials and hospital staff attempted to cover up the incident by tampering with blood tests and accepting bribes from a nursery investor.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

The department has not yet stated what it thinks went wrong in the attempted execution of Pike.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Which, of course, Jaguars kicker Cam Little attempted, and made, sending the Eagles back home across the Atlantic with a shocking 19-17 loss and a carry on of gloomy vibes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Coissac said 150 of the people on the boat that sank off Djibouti had previously been turned back from Yemen but had attempted the crossing again.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

Often their words were set down in a style that attempted to capture the original regional dialect and grammar.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

Breaking through Holmes’ tight circle of dubious companions, Fielder pulls at every thread he can, attempting to unravel a greater truth from life’s gnarled yarn.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

One morning, I joined a small congregation of commuters attempting to convince the turnstiles that our phones were, in fact, perfectly legitimate fare payment.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

The Dodgers were attempting to become the first team in NL history to win three straight championships.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Home Office guidance, external states agencies may charge for services such as training or CV-writing assistance, but cannot charge fees solely for finding, or attempting to find, employment.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

An enormous French fleet was attempting to invade England by sailing up the Solent Strait and overpowering the British fleet and the naval facilities at Portsmouth.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler