attempted
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On Tuesday, Charles attempted a balancing act, calling out a “shameful chapter of history…that fills my heart with horror” but stopping short of a formal apology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
It’s said that the U.S. is a graveyard of other brands that have attempted to break into the market and failed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
In 2007, Drake unsuccessfully attempted to look for the home while he was visiting Los Angeles.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
As Perez sees it, Bass has attempted to position herself as the candidate of the people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Dassies snarled at anything that attempted to invade their rocky hideouts.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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