attempted
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The most recent event, involving “a resident’s guest who attempted to steal copper wire from the water system, affected more than 20 units and several common areas.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Probing it, they discovered that OpenAI agents had attempted to penetrate sites belonging to the Australian government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Winchester Crown Court heard Abdela, who is Eritrean, had also attempted to disguise the fact he had been driving the black inflatable across the Channel when it was approached by immigration officers.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
The director general of Israel's foreign ministry called it "an attempted terrorist attack against Israelis, the United Arab Emirates, and the Abraham Accords", referring to the 2020 deal establishing formal ties between the two countries.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Bobby’s play was spotty in the first several games of the tournament, as he attempted to find his chess legs.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
