attempt
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A federal district judge stymied the Justice Department’s attempt to investigate former Fed Chair Jerome Powell, throwing out subpoenas that were part of a probe into his congressional testimony about the central bank’s building-renovation project.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
“We believe this lawsuit amounts to nothing more than an attempt by MP to slow USAR’s bold vision and significant momentum,” the company said, referring to itself by its Nasdaq ticker symbol.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
He failed the medical entrance exam on his first attempt and spent nine months at a residential coaching centre in Thrissur, where 40 boys shared cramped rooms.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
In February, city council members announced a plan to replace streetlights with solar-powered versions, in an attempt to deter copper wire theft.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
Duane did not attempt to correct the misunderstanding because Duane knew how important grooming was to Handsome.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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