Example Sentences

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But remnants of the group have been attempting to regroup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

For the past five months, boats have been attempting this journey.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2025

Over the last several months, Still and her team have been attempting to make their case with the federal health agency, even flying to Washington, D.C., in July in an attempt to lobby their case.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2025

Shakir noted that Mamdani was able to connect with people disengaged from politics and young voters, something that Democrats nationally have been attempting to do following their defeat in 2024.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025

“While for the past month you’ve left Nathan hanging, I have been attempting to give him answers. It’s natural that he should confide in me when he is told such a thing.”

From "Every Day" by David Levithan