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I found it myself on Google Flights, then, for journalistic reasons, asked Muse to take a crack at the booking.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

She has wanted to take a crack at adapting the tales pretty much ever since.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

But “ultimately, I think every one of us, given the opportunity, would definitely take a crack at trying to fix Venezuela.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026

In addition to encouraging professional scholars to do research, Valentinas urged ordinary citizens to take a crack at looking at the Martian surface.

From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2025

"Your dad is up for a visit and we just thought we'd take a crack at running down here and seeing you."

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos


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