attempted

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The owner of the Nescafe and Nespresso brands has attempted to move into the matcha segment over the years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

She said she has attempted to connect with her brothers but was rebuffed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The two attempted to keep talking as they were played off by a saxophonist, which host Druski had warned about earlier in the evening.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

That framing matters because the government attempted to portray Carpenter v.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

Even so, her parents each made a shh! gesture when she attempted to speak.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood