attempt
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That’s what the Genius and Clarity acts attempt to do, which stablecoin advocates hope will encourage adoption.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The thing is: The interview, a bizarre attempt at mutual rehabilitation, is a compelling listen, I am sorry to say.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
A previous flotilla attempt was intercepted last month in international waters off Greece, with most activists expelled to Europe.
From Barron's • 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
But what if he didn’t have as much energy for that attempt?
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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