attempt
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In his 2006 book, “Paper Tiger,” he recounted his attempt to transform himself into a PGA Tour-worthy competitor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Anunoby then made a block with 11.1 seconds left, to stop the Spurs leading 108-105, before tipping in the game-clinching score after Brunson's three-point attempt struck the rim.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Once Orion completes initial system checks, it will attempt rendezvous and docking operations for the first time with test versions of lunar landers being developed by Blue Origin and SpaceX.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
A former Yale offensive lineman, he started his career as a high school football coach after an unsuccessful attempt to make the NFL and now describes himself as a “lifelong entrepreneur.”
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
It did not take long to gather my “things”: my hat and an undervest that was drying after a vain attempt to get it clean in the much-used basin water.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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