attempted

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Cubicles, where salespeople used to “talk numbers” and finance managers attempted to persuade customers to add extended warranties, have been repurposed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Until now, however, scientists had not attempted to estimate and map the physical density and worldwide distribution of AM fungal networks themselves.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

McGregor attempted to return to fighting in June 2024, but a scheduled bout against Michael Chandler was canceled because McGregor broke a toe during training.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

And it is based on a type of attempted economic revolution in the pricing mechanism that clearly does value a certain type of fan more - those on the diagonally upwards line of that graph.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Here was a definite challenge for Bobby, and he attempted to stay focused and confident by carefully studying Geller’s other games in the tournament.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady