Word: attempted
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...idle upperclassmen now lounge in the midst of an 18th century philosophy collection," a forebearer of the Hicks family once slipped out of a winter's night to dump taxed tea into Boston Harbor; in the midst of what is now the renaissance collection, General Washington planned the abortive attempt to bottle up English forces in New England...
...meeting, which will attempt to set plans for the Chicago conference during the Christmas vacation, will consist of one two-hour session, starting at 4 o'clock, Cater said. The proceedings will be open to the public...
Monday's gathering, said Fisher, will attempt to explore the possibilities of cooperative action in international affairs. The Council committee will present a brief report on their activities in field, and on their plans for the December conference...
...York or bust," was the motto of most, who grew progressively more uneasy under darkening skies yesterday Meanwhile their friends back at the College were busting without even an attempt at the New York...
...some degree, this strategy was basic in the United States' proposal for voluntary modification of the veto power. This country, with support from Britain and China, suggested that the large powers attempt to reconcile their differences privately before issues reached United Nations Security Council for a public showdown