attempt
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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
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points and Anunoby added 33 for New York, putting in the game-winner off Brunson's three-point attempt that struck the rim.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
West's lawyers have argued An did not object at any point, nor express a lack of consent to participate or attempt to leave the performance.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The mission will be the first attempt to test this type of dual-mode propulsion system on a small spacecraft.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Jeremy wasn't sure if it was reacting to the name, or his attempt to pronounce it.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
Vocabulary lists containing attempt
"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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