attempted

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County Sheriff Robert Luna said the recently arrested suspects conducted extensive research of properties and attempted to conceal their crimes using burner phones and cars rented under fraudulent identities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

U.S. officials stressed their policy toward Taiwan—one of “strategic ambiguity,” a longstanding stance that leaves unclear whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan militarily if China attempted to seize it—was unchanged.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Both Eckert and the club's media team have attempted to shut down questions.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Because of these risks, extended fasting should not be attempted without medical guidance, especially for people with diabetes, eating disorders, cardiovascular disease, or other chronic illnesses.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

On September 7, 1776, it made its historic, first-ever attack on an enemy warship when it attempted to sink British Admiral Richard Howe’s flagship H.M.S.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler