attempted
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When the BBC attempted to speak to Rustom about Tice's case, he said he "preferred to focus on matters of the future".
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Guinea-Bissau, a Portuguese-speaking country wedged between Senegal and Guinea, has experienced five coups and numerous attempted putsches since independence from Portugal in 1974.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Hanning faces possible charges of treasonous espionage, illegally obtaining state secrets, attempted treason and espionage, the prosecutor’s office said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
When Wilson attempted to help Hill to his feet, the official jumped up and appeared to yell at the player and point for him to move away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Clara turned her back to Boaz and attempted an eye flutter and a slightly too late laugh.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
