attempt
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Paramount Skydance has defended its attempt to buy the legendary Warner Bros. studio, in a letter to California's top lawyer whose office is probing the $110 billion bid, US media reported Tuesday.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
It will be the first opportunity for MPs to attempt to question the PM in the Commons since last week's elections.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Employers will often attempt to quickly investigate the matter, usually by interviewing those involved or pulling emails, texts and chat messages between colleagues on work devices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer has not included a second attempt to reform welfare in Wednesday's King's Speech, the BBC has learnt.
From BBC • May 11, 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
Vocabulary lists containing attempt
"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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