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A previous attempt at launch was abruptly scrubbed just as the booster began to ignite, in an automatic stoppage that occurred after some engines did not start.

From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026

Lawrence’s attempt failed because both guns he aimed at Jackson misfired—an event so doubly improbable that Mr. Jones suggests the odds against it were 125,000 to 1.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

The theme park has made outreach into the neighborhood over the years in an attempt to assuage concerns, be it distributing fliers or attending community meetings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

The States urged islanders not to attempt to remove nests, which can expand rapidly during August and September and hold up to 2,000 hornets.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

“Yes. We worried that any attempt at rescue could backfire. And we dared not provoke Edward Ashton to action, for we feared what his action would be.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Despite the couple's efforts, and several attempts from other beachgoers and emergency teams, the mother, 41, and daughter, 15, died at the scene.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

So singular that it all but defies any kind of tea-leaf-reading or, heaven forbid, attempts at replication.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

The Secret Service has said it is dealing with an unprecedented number of threats against the people it protects, including President Donald Trump, who has escaped several assassination attempts.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

The display comes at a sensitive time for China’s AI ambitions, as domestic AI model-makers are gaining ground and robotic technology is developing quickly despite U.S. attempts to contain it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

But after the feeble attempts of Cletus and me to deal with this house empty of its Small Medium at Large, he turned back.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant

"We disabled the tanker after the crew attempted to run the blockade at least four times prior," Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, spokesman for US Central Command, told AFP.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is being held Friday, after an attempted assassination of President Trump canceled the April event.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

He spent his nights in a sleeping bag behind a shopping center as he attempted to obtain social services and find housing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

Over the years, governments have attempted to tackle the problem, even deploying the military, to little effect.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

She attempted to paddle in the afternoon, but the oar threatened to slip out of her fingers.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

“It’s a sure thing, which feels better emotionally than attempting something with a 50/50 likelihood. Taking home $65,000 feels better than taking a risk where you go home with zero.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

The former heavyweight champion joked and laughed with Wach during their face-off, playfully attempting to lighten the mood before the pair posed for photographs.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

A growing crop of tech startups is now attempting to bring structure to the unregulated sector that employs some 30 million people, while allowing both workers and customers more flexibility.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Food-and-beverage ingredients maker Ingredion this year clinched a deal to take over U.K. rival Tate & Lyle, while the world’s largest owner of industrial real estate, Prologis, is currently attempting to buy Segro.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

St. John called me to his side to read; in attempting to do this my voice failed me: words were lost in sobs.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë