attempted

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Granted, this upscaled, agreeably rangy treatment of an adventure storyline that wouldn’t have been out of place on the show could have attempted more.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

For the four-part BBC Radio 4 podcast series, journalists have been following Malkinson as he has attempted to rebuild his life following his release from prison in 2020.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Winds also precluded the use of water-dropping aircraft: Firefighters attempted one drop, but the wind blew the water away before it reached the ground, Theune said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Because of these risks, extended fasting should not be attempted without medical guidance, especially for people with diabetes, eating disorders, cardiovascular disease, or other chronic illnesses.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

After his reelection, he attempted to arrange a peace conference, but the opposing sides could not agree on a basis for discussion, and the conference never took place.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman