attempt
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“Stablecoins attempt to import credibility from public money while operating outside the established settlement system,” Pablo Hernández de Cos, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, noted in a recent speech.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The men wore women’s clothing in an attempt to evade RSF militiamen, but they were found out.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
It does not attempt to rebut ratings data or engage in traditional media criticism.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Outside the top 10, the most notable performance was from Fernando Alonso, who got an Aston Martin through the first part of qualifying for the first time this season, despite crashing on his final attempt.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
I gritted my teeth to keep from saying something else stupid and stopped moving so the poor technician could attempt to untangle the mess I’d made.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing attempt
"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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