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Aubrey Lewis is a washed-up actor who is too heartbroken by the recent death of his wife to try for a part in a TV series that could revive his career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
A fine Blair Murray break appeared to have set up a try for Scarlets team-mate Mee but Mason Grady was penalised for obstruction.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
The former Orange County congresswoman and whiteboard wizard was making her second try for statewide office after a failed 2024 bid for U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
“It’s the kind of idea that you try for a bit, it doesn’t work, and you think maybe you were just too hopeful,” said Mark Sellke, a Harvard statistician at OpenAI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
On Sunday night, after my mother and I ate four thawed hamburgers and one large bowl of Italian macaroni salad, I decided to try for some inspiration, which is something that every artist needs.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
