attempt
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A former Yale offensive lineman, he started his career as a high school football coach after an unsuccessful attempt to make the NFL and now describes himself as a “lifelong entrepreneur.”
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Anunoby then made a block with 11.1 seconds left, to stop the Spurs leading 108-105, before tipping in the game-clinching score after Brunson's three-point attempt struck the rim.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
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 news signals that the company’s turnaround effort is back on track after customer backlash against a short-lived rebranding attempt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
These were all experienced and well-qualified bakers, mind you, but for some mysterious reason, every attempt turned out a failure.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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