attempt
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It said any member of the public coming across a sick or injured badger should not attempt to hold or touch the animal until one of its rescue officers arrives.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
In effect, scientists attempt to control where the particles stick to one another, much like designing puzzle pieces that can connect only in particular positions.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
Any attempt to tamper with programming would surface during testing by election officials and be corrected, they said.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026
But seen today, in a transfer that glistens, it is more interesting than that: It’s Lean’s daring attempt to make a love triangle appear as monumental as it would have seemed to its benighted participants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Leah’s attempt to take Kate’s sons away drove a stake into the heart of the Fox sisters’ already troubled relationships.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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Two former NFL players and a veteran NFL broadcaster appear to have fallen short in their attempts to win political office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Empower Brands said it has made several attempts to engage privately with Helen of Troy’s board regarding a potential deal, but the company has not engaged substantively.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
In the summer, Uefa referees' chief Roberto Rosetti said that there were "too many reviews", which had led to attempts to play for or earn video decisions.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
AI ethicists have dismissed attempts to treat AI systems as autonomous agents as creative ways for the AI labs to skirt accountability for the harm their software causes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
The sheep are in a terrible mood today as Bailey attempts to usher them from one field to another.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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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
VMO2's had attempted to respond to this growing threat by buying altnet competitor Netomnia for £2bn via nexfibre, a joint venture owned by VMO2's owners.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
As Perez sees it, Bass has attempted to position herself as the candidate of the people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Though unable to move, Booth opened his eyes and attempted to speak.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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An Indian tourist has died after two helicopters collided while attempting to land near the base camp of Mount Everest, two officials have confirmed to the BBC.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Since the war began, Iran has claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy conduit, and repeatedly targeted vessels attempting to cross without its authorisation.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
But the narrative shifts dramatically when Morrison and Nelson, a romantic couple attempting a training climb and downhill ski in the Himalayas, experience an avalanche on the eighth-highest mountain in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
A unified stance, however, would push the SpaceX timeline to likely between 2030 and 2032, and the company could spend up to 10 years attempting to capture 20% of the U.S. market, according to Citi.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
The Icelandic Chess Federation took a calculated risk in attempting to add strength to the argument for releasing Bobby.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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