unsuccessfully
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Unable to move properly because of injuries to her leg, she tried unsuccessfully to force the doors open.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
After unsuccessfully exporting the turtles, Do tried to conceal his role by telling his accomplice he had sold them to other domestic buyers, said authorities.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Malaysia unsuccessfully sought the return of Low through extradition, and it was widely speculated in media that he was hiding in China.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Even Duncan’s Democratic opponent in the race for the clerk position made similar claims, unsuccessfully seeking a petition to keep Duncan from saying he was exonerated.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
Trying unsuccessfully to pat down his messy hair, he says, “I’m still working on that part. But I will make the world a better place. Somehow or other.”
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
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