attempt
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George Russell arrived in Monaco with the intention of playing a few mind games with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in an attempt to get his championship back on track.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It seems to be an attempt at building competition.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Two elephants trudged across a makeshift football field at Mexico's Guadalajara Zoo in a whacky attempt to predict the score of the 2026 World Cup's opening game.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
In a statement, Paramount said it “will continue to fight against any attempt to derail a deal that plainly benefits consumers, creators and the industry as whole.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Spiritualists say that I am mad now that if I attempt to expose these tricks that I am mad.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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