attempt
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There was more tension when Andreeva was unable to serve out victory at the first attempt, but she recovered to take her first championship point on Chwalinska's serve with a backhand winner.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It seems to be an attempt at building competition.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
And when Wembanyama lifted off to attempt the would-be buzzer-beater that could have become the signature highlight of his career, the Knicks had something almost no other team can claim: an answer.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
Her mouth puckered in a way that made me think she was making a half-hearted attempt to keep her satisfaction hidden.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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