tried
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Platt, perceiving that Lyons undermined his authority, tried to fire Lyons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
According to her party, she has tried at least seven times to return home but has been blocked by Venezuelan authorities.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
Janét said she’s also tried to communicate that masculinity isn’t synonymous with aggression.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
Jim tried to give her mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, Pauline said.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
I tried to laugh with him, but could only focus on the way Trey’s face had dropped at Ethan’s words.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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