attempt
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O'Dwyer initially exited the river safely, but then re-entered the water in an attempt to rescue the others.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Fujimori, seeking the presidency in her fourth attempt, has campaigned on a hardline security platform, promising military deployments and tougher prisons to confront rising extortion and violent crime.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
His second attempt was not blocked, and the Makerfield by-election on 18 June will put Sir Keir and Streeting in the unusual position of campaigning for Burnham to win, despite their rivalry.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
He will pay a $2.5 million fine, which is best understood as an attempt to deny Mr. Bolton the earnings from the book.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
If Edward Ashton had planned a final act of treachery, the time to attempt it was now.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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