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
The encyclical is in many ways an attempt to protect and defend the dignity of humanity, and in that sense is welcome.
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
The irony is that the attempt to silence Colbert appears to have dramatically amplified him instead.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
But what if he didn’t have as much energy for that attempt?
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
Vocabulary lists containing attempt
"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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