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In earlier research, linguists tried to avoid similarities between related or nearby languages by selecting samples from distant regions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

May, 49, got his start as a head coach at Florida Atlantic University—a school with such shoddy basketball resources that he tried to avoid showing prospective recruits the locker room, or its lukewarm showers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The founder of 5-Hour Energy, Bhargava tried to fire Sports Illustrated’s unionized editorial staff and renegotiate a lower licensing fee from Authentic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

If you have a tech-inclined person in your life, the odds are good that they have tried “vibe coding.”

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026

She tried her best to please her parents, but it just seemed impossible.

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