Example Sentences

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President Mohamud has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system in which clan elders choose MPs, who in turn select a president.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Puma has been attempting a transition under CEO Arthur Hoeld, who has been leading the company since July.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

The Women’s Refugee Commission, a Washington, D.C., nonprofit, has been attempting to track the number of pregnant, postpartum and nursing mothers detained by immigration agents and document the conditions they face.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

The city has been attempting to regain a semblance of normalcy in the fallout, with some shops reopening.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

Mr. Barris admits that he has been attempting to track him down for some time after admiring several Thiessen-crafted cuckoo clocks, and was pointed in the right direction by a local shopkeeper.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern