attempt
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At another, he stretched out his full 8-foot wingspan to swat away a put-back dunk attempt.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
With the recent closure of Taix and Cole’s, and the attempt to resurrect the Cinerama Dome, to name a few examples.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
City - who have always denied they are state-owned - said the emails were obtained illegally and were an "attempt to damage the club's reputation", insisting they were innocent.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
"The finding of the jury confirms that this lawsuit was a hypocritical attempt to sabotage a competitor," OpenAI attorney William Savitt said outside the courthouse.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Before I can comment on his ridiculous attempt at maturity, he burns his thumb and quickly abandons the effort.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing attempt
"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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