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attempt

[uh-tempt] / əˈtɛmpt /




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Jalen Brunson scored 36 points and Anunoby added 33 for New York, putting in the game-winner off Brunson's three-point attempt that struck the rim.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The mission will be the first attempt to test this type of dual-mode propulsion system on a small spacecraft.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Any attempt to remove Khan could therefore trigger a lengthy legal challenge, with the possibility of reinstatement and significant compensation if a tribunal found the disciplinary process had been flawed.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Will the administration’s new attempt to impose broad tariffs stick?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Before giving up, you might at least attempt to find the answer.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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