attempted

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Andreeva, 19, has consistently attempted to deflect any discussion about the war and did the same again before playing Kostyuk.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

More recently, the stock attempted to stabilize within a bullish ascending triangle, repeatedly stalling at the very round $200 number.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Never mind that Brunson had attempted 29 shots and missed 19 of them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Bilton attempted to defend Weiss, who was not at the meeting, and asserted that CBS News management was committed to guiding “60 Minutes” into the digital future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

We attempted to figure out what could be washed or cleaned or salvaged.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson