attempted

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“In-orbit refueling is complex, and we have not yet demonstrated or attempted it,” the company said in the filing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Both Eckert and the club's media team have attempted to shut down questions.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

U.S. officials stressed their policy toward Taiwan—one of “strategic ambiguity,” a longstanding stance that leaves unclear whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan militarily if China attempted to seize it—was unchanged.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Winds also precluded the use of water-dropping aircraft: Firefighters attempted one drop, but the wind blew the water away before it reached the ground, Theune said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The bread that Clara had attempted to ply her with had done little good.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny