attempt
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“The initiatives we support are designed to protect Inglewood from another attempt by stadium owners to take more from residents, small businesses and the city services that support critical infrastructure,” Krantz wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Apple unveiled an artificial intelligence overhaul for the iPhone on Monday, turning to Google for help two years after the company stumbled on a first attempt.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The campus owner denied the charge, blaming feral cats, and called it a shakedown attempt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
There was more tension when Andreeva was unable to serve out victory at the first attempt, but she recovered to take her first championship point on Chwalinska's serve with a backhand winner.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
With the open house set to start in a few minutes, I realized he couldn’t even attempt to take over the event.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing attempt
"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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