attempt
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But on this, her fourth attempt, the daughter of disgraced late president Alberto Fujimori may have her best chance at power.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
From November, after two years in office, Faye will also be authorised to dissolve the National Assembly in an attempt to secure a new majority.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The lender said Tuesday that shares representing around 7.6% of Commerzbank’s share capital have been committed as part of its roughly $28 billion takeover attempt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
"Microsoft appears to have made a leap in their attempt to produce viable topological qubits," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
What’s more, I didn’t need reminders of my failed attempt at moving on.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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