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attempt

[uh-tempt] / əˈtɛmpt /




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Amid his ongoing romance with his former Broadway co-star Sutton Foster, Jackman, 57, is making another attempt to offload his longtime Manhattan base, which he and Furness, 70, purchased for $21 million in 2008.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Mattie Currie cut out Gibson-Park's pass, gathered the ball at the second attempt and charged over to leave two points between the sides at the break.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The first attempt to rescue the airman had to be aborted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

This game ended with Lauren Betts blocking Madison Booker’s layup attempt with 18 seconds remaining and Texas trailing by just three.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Only when the front door is closed and latched does Mom attempt a smile.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller