attempted

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Asked about Valdez, Bis said law enforcement deployed chemical irritants including pepper balls, but not rubber bullets, after agitators attempted to breach the perimeter at Glass House Farms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

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

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Treasury has attempted to limit its interest costs by twisting its borrowing toward short-term bills and away from intermediate- and long-term notes and bonds, which carry higher yields.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Seven hopped up from the sofa, but the moment she attempted to run toward Valley, her legs gave out and she fell to the floor.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega