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Example Sentences

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“Crash” eschewed Charli’s typical boundary-pushing electronic sound to aim for something notably more commercial, and, ever the rebel, Charli attempted to homogenize this marketable music with visual ideas that were more to her own taste.

From Salon

Two of those arrested overnight were detained as they attempted to take a bus to Spain, according to a source close to the case speaking on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's

Unfortunately for those attempting to civically engage, the current crop of contenders is, shall we say, less than enthralling.

From Los Angeles Times

It wasn’t immediately clear whether the three-time Olympic medalist and perhaps the best downhill racer in history would attempt to return at these Games.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an attempt to provide Liverpool with greater solidity this season, Slot has asked his wingers to focus on their respective full-backs instead, with Ekitike now tasked with applying pressure higher up.

From BBC