attempt
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Two elephants trudged across a makeshift football field at Mexico's Guadalajara Zoo in a whacky attempt to predict the score of the 2026 World Cup's opening game.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
In a statement, Paramount said it “will continue to fight against any attempt to derail a deal that plainly benefits consumers, creators and the industry as whole.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
He will pay a $2.5 million fine, which is best understood as an attempt to deny Mr. Bolton the earnings from the book.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The attorneys general claimed it was all part of a deliberate attempt to withhold information and leave fans guessing about how they could buy tickets.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
I approach, mindful of my footsteps, pause—her shoes between us—and make a half-hearted attempt to bend down and offer the meal.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing attempt
"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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