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The probe against Powell was dropped to smooth the way for Warsh's Senate confirmation, but the battle to fire Cook continues despite a Supreme Court decision nullifying an earlier attempt to do so.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
In an attempt to rescue her sons, "the woman was also swept away", police said.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
American Express AXP -3.12%decrease; red down pointing triangle is cutting 5% of its global workforce in an attempt to put a cap on rising costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The latest hiccup for the AI trade inspired investors to attempt to buy the dip last week.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
I made a half-hearted attempt to find my hat in the dark but gave up almost instantly and stuffed my hair haphazardly into the neck of my shirt.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Hachimura had the second-most shot attempts among Clippers players Friday, going five for 14 from the field and three for six from three.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
They can make multiple attempts, but only their best time will count.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
China has rejected what it calls malicious attempts to smear the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
“Rescue attempts have faced heavy resistance,” he said, adding that it was unclear who held the Salvadorans or where.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Jack gradually made it to his feet after a few slippery attempts.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
This week, Quentin Fottrell — The Moneyist — attempted to mediate a dispute between a married couple, over how to allocate their cash: Should they pay down debt, or invest?
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Even when treatment is attempted, the underlying jawbone may continue to deteriorate.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
So what happened to a Costa Mesa woman who registered her dog to vote and attempted to cast ballots for it in two elections?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
A neighbour attempted CPR and another neighbour called an ambulance.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
A somewhat touchy correspondence then ensued, in which Jefferson attempted to remind Adams that their much-valued friendship did not depend on complete agreement about forms of government.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
A woman has died after attempting to rescue her two sons when they were swept away while snorkelling in the Bahamas.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
This year three more are attempting the same.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
It alleged that some were attempting to subvert the protests with "unacceptable acts".
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
In response, he created a series of photographic collages that showed Black boxers battling corporate towers — figures that generate wealth attempting to take down the symbols of its accumulation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
“The task you four are attempting is very difficult,” said Mrs. Gause.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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