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Aubrey Lewis is a washed-up actor who is too heartbroken by the recent death of his wife to try for a part in a TV series that could revive his career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Hardy's kick provided a simple second try for Edwards who sprinted away to score before the largest cheer of the day came when North came on as second-half replacement wing.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
If investors still want to give AI a try for investment advice, there is another thing to consider: They have no recourse if things go wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
This is at least Kapelovitz’s fourth try for office, following failed runs for L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
“Okay. Maybe. I don’t know if I’ll have time. I was going to try for an internship at Rose City Teas next year.”
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
