attempted

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A solicitor for the accused asked the detective inspector in court if another person had been arrested for attempted murder in this case before Carey.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The U.S. disabled the oil tanker Lexi, sanctioned in March, after it attempted to breach a blockade, leading to Iranian drone and missile attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Central Command said the Iranian drone attacks “failed to impact intended targets,” the fact that an “additional wave” of drones have attempted to attack U.S. forces in Kuwait raises worries that talks may have stalled.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

In the termination letter sent to Pelley and obtained by The Times, Bilton said he attempted to meet with the correspondent last week to discuss the future of “60 Minutes” and was rebuffed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

They’ve attempted to bring disorder and destruction upon the puffin nation.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el