attempted

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On Thursday, JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon attempted to defend Winters, a former protégé.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Treasury has attempted to limit its interest costs by twisting its borrowing toward short-term bills and away from intermediate- and long-term notes and bonds, which carry higher yields.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Zac Alsop, who has 2.4 million followers on YouTube, first attempted the race in 2019 with his former business partner Jay Rawsthorne.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"The team attempted to insert a central line pursuant to the protocol, but the procedure was unsuccessful," the statement continued.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“It's been an age—” He suddenly cut off, as though strangled, when he attempted to say her name.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton