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Across the match six dismissals when batters were attempting sweeps across the match - the bounce of the Kolkata pitch bringing danger.

From BBC

A wheelchair swing and a wheelchair-accessible roundabout were also added in an attempt to create a "community centre without walls".

From BBC

In the lab, each person attempted to solve a series of brain teaser puzzles, with three minutes allotted per puzzle.

From Science Daily

Deulofeu's first step was to have cell treatment in an attempt to rebuild the cartilage, but he faced a setback after attempting to run again.

From BBC

He made a side-to-side move at the rim on his penultimate attempt, then sprinted the length of the court and soared for a windmill jam on his last effort.

From Los Angeles Times