attempted

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Alexander Haig, then the secretary of state, famously shouted, “I’m in control here” in the briefing room after the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

And it is based on a type of attempted economic revolution in the pricing mechanism that clearly does value a certain type of fan more - those on the diagonally upwards line of that graph.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Thousands of football fans attempted to shove their way into Mexico City's official World Cup fan zone on Thursday, creating chaotic scenes shortly before kick-off in the opening game.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

As attempted profundity, this doesn’t quite land, and neither does much else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Though unable to move, Booth opened his eyes and attempted to speak.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson