attempted

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So there was an overnight operation of chemists and first responders sent in to try to get that done, which was attempted even though it put them “in harm’s way,” Covey said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The first attempted launch on Thursday was postponed due to a malfunctioning hydraulic pin in the launch tower.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

On Thursday, JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon attempted to defend Winters, a former protégé.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

County Sheriff Robert Luna said the recently arrested suspects conducted extensive research of properties and attempted to conceal their crimes using burner phones and cars rented under fraudulent identities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

She attempted to comb her hair with her fingers, but it was far too knotted.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer