attempted

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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

Police in Northern Ireland say a refugee charged with the attempted murder of a man in Belfast on Monday evening initially entered the country by crossing the border with the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A middle-aged hiker was found dead in the Hollywood Hills Saturday afternoon after an attempted rescue by air, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He attempted to exercise his influence, as in fact the etiquette of the code duello required, to find a way out of the impasse.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis