attempt
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The new draft regulations attempt to bridge the gap.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
The U.S. and Iran will meet again in Pakistan for a second attempt at making a deal to the end the war, after the first round of their negotiations fell flat earlier this month.
From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026
“Singling out Sharia law feels like it’s just an attempt to kind of fearmonger against Muslims and Islamic religious practices,” Sinnar said.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
In a dismally unwise attempt to curry favor and get a lighter sentence, he gives the authorities the name of the perpetrator—making up the tale.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Before I can comment on his ridiculous attempt at maturity, he burns his thumb and quickly abandons the effort.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing attempt
"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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