attempt
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From Salon • May 23, 2026
Though not practically helpful, it was a sweet attempt at making me more comfortable.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
SpaceX was forced to scrub an attempt on Thursday.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Outside the top 10, the most notable performance was from Fernando Alonso, who got an Aston Martin through the first part of qualifying for the first time this season, despite crashing on his final attempt.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
JB made no attempt to stop him because he was spinning around, following the arc of the Elucidator.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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