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“I haven’t seen this many people in Redlands do anything ever,” said sophomore James Bojado, who also said that, for days, administrators had attempted to dissuade students with threats of discipline.

From Los Angeles Times

He was also with attempting to prevent "the lawful and decent burial of a deceased body".

From BBC

Ukraine itself has previously faced criticism for attempting to recruit foreign nationals, including Africans, to fight on its side.

From BBC

Tye says it is encouraging that scientists can attempt to calculate the total lifespan of the universe in measurable terms.

From Science Daily

"I think they retracted from positions they originally took in an attempt to show that they were going to try to make changes."

From BBC