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The youngster had the galleries chanting his name as he tried to fulfill a vow made 12 months ago - to clear the water with his tee-shot on the final ninth hole.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Firefighters were trying to extinguish the blazes in the still-smoldering rubble, while rescue workers laboured to pull victims from the debris and bulldozers tried to clear a path.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

So, I recently tried and failed to read “Ulysses.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Consumers, when they have spent, have tried to make it count, and some executives have said travel has remained a priority.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“I’ve tried watercolor. But I’m not very good.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith