Example Sentences

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Zhang wrote that it is unclear if Avis Budget is moving forward with a competitor or will attempt to develop its own in-house solution, which Verra Mobility believes would be a very difficult task.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Or at least what that driver will attempt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

On Monday, Sir Keir will attempt to reboot his ailing premiership with a speech which will set out "with clarity" his values and convictions.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The form states the U.S. will attempt to conduct a welfare check after they arrive in Afghanistan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

I will attempt to eat at the table, or read the newspaper there, but it’s so small and rickety that any wrong movement endangers the house.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee