Example Sentences

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Even though she ranks in the top 10 in free throws attempted, the officials are never right.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Last week, the beloved Sesame Street character attempted what seemed like a harmless gesture of sportsmanship, posting support for both teams competing in the Finals.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, two remaining personnel - a pair of Russian cosmonauts - attempted to repair a part of the Russian segment of the ISS, where the leaks had started increasing on Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Nick Bilton, the new executive producer of “60 Minutes,” attempted to calm the waters Thursday after a chaotic week for CBS’s signature television newsmagazine program, naming a new senior producer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

They’ve attempted to bring disorder and destruction upon the puffin nation.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el