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attempt

[uh-tempt] / əˈtɛmpt /




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The OpenAI rogue hack on a competitor came out of an attempt to test how far AI will go to solve a problem.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

"This prosecution is an attempt to erase memories, particularly those of June 4, by reading too much into certain slogans," she said.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

The 105 surviving crew members abandoned the vessels and began a desperate attempt to reach safety, traveling along the west coast of King William Island, Nunavut, while hauling boats on sleds.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

Labour MP Lauren Edwards, who has brought forward an identical bill to the previous attempt, says she wants to ask the House of Lords to "finish the job".

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

But his paws groped at the open air, the wispy silhouette unaffected by his futile attempt.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

The register allows them to advocate on behalf of their interests and is part of the EU's attempts to keep the process open and accountable.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use artificial intelligence to develop bioweapons.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

The new strategy attempts to stop that process closer to its source by reducing expression of the PCSK9 gene itself.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

The attempted strikes on warships have led to much closer calls than previous attempts, with Iran using maneuverable warheads, people familiar with the attacks said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Soon I’m doubled over, hugging myself and howling with laughter—over this, and all my other sad, failed attempts at record-breaking.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan

Yet this is the same news release that Ms. Noem used to accuse the men of attempted murder.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Thomas said she and her husband were unaware that they needed to submit an application and she was only informed of the rule once she attempted to re-enter the country in 2023.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Maybe that was an intentional rebuttal to the way the powers that be have attempted to dismiss the movement.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2026

An attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in early August was exactly what it looked like, senior ministers declared in a grim Berlin press conference.

From Salon Sep. 7, 2026

The bread that Clara had attempted to ply her with had done little good.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they targeted 10 vessels that were attempting to cross this prohibited area of the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

There is water from the left of the tee, while bunkers await players attempting to play safely towards the right.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

And good news for cat parents: Studies suggest they’re often attempting to talk to us.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Instead of attempting to identify and measure one galaxy at a time, astronomers detect the combined radio glow produced by hydrogen in large numbers of galaxies that cannot be individually resolved.

From Science Daily Sep. 9, 2026

He began, in typical fashion, by attempting to justify himself but that soon faltered in the white glare of Julian’s silence.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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