attempted

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The BBC has attempted to contact Fiona Cottrell for comment.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

French researcher Herve Ascensio said that children, parents and teachers alike were targeted if they attempted to maintain their Ukrainian identity.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

Paraguay never really attempted to play soccer, completing just 108 passes to France’s 587.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

The initial draft of AB 46 had proposed also excluding attempted murder charges from the diversion program, but this language was later removed during revisions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

I attempted to get a better look at the glowing button.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth