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Russell could never break free of Verstappen but the four-time world champion was not quite able to get close enough to try an overtaking move.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
"Whenever I was awake, I would try to find a way out," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
It is asking operators to scrutinize every cost to keep charging from $15.99 to $18.99 for endless plates of sirloin for dinner, for instance, to try to outperform peers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
In fact, it was MacLachlan’s mother who first encouraged him to try a “Teen Theater” program, drawing him in with the promise that there might also be girls in attendance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
I have yet to try them, and something in my stomach tells me to keep it that way.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
With mounting Russian attacks on the capital, his family is in "constant stress" and he tries to distract himself by planting tomatoes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Andie gets lured into a lunch date with a rival executive who tries to woo her over to ABC.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
He made his Test debut off the bench against Wales, scoring two tries, in March 2025 and was a bolter pick for the Lions squad only two months later.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
David Fano, founder and CEO of Teal, said the company tries to take down postings as soon as Jones flags them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
“You know I’m a naturally kind and giving person,” he tries again.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
He said he had tried afterwards to contact the UK-Greek couple who lived there, without success.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
A Stanford Law School lab looking at AI in legal services tried a negotiation simulator with summer associates from the global law firm Dechert.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Half-way through the rehearsal, a group of screaming girls tried to climb the garden wall.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Bass has naturally tried to debunk the poll.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Maggie tried not to appear too eager, but she took a big drink.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
‘The Deb’ producers have sued Rebel Wilson for defamation after she called them out, accusing them of retaliating and trying to destroy her directorial debut.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Scientists are still trying to understand how the brain manages this energy budget as it moves through different internal states.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
Who were they hurting by making a joke out of those trying to hurt others?
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
Connor explained: "We spent £2,200 on repairs, courtesy cars, and just the initial getting the car, trying to get it back on the road."
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Ruby leans over and says, “Shh, don’t cry, it’s okay. You don’t have to tell me anything until you’re ready. There’s a math assignment that I’m trying to avoid, so take your time,” she teases.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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