Word: attempting
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...acting is not unduly distinguished, and certain elements of stagecraft seem misguided, it still is very worthwhile in its attempt to put into action Brecht's conception of non-"theatrical" or "epic" drama. The most distinguished element of this production is the well-conceived blocking which gives movement and flow to this esoteric piece of propaganda for the "classless" society...
...would be a mistake to attempt to allay their fears by waving America's big stick in the faces of Mr. Macmillan and M. Gaillard. Rather, the U.S. must appear a bit more tractable, more the friend and less the Protector. Words, in this case, can be mightier than The Word. An open ear is often more effective than an open mouth...
Last week the University police squelched an attempt to put Vellucci's name officially on the ballot. Signs in the Union urging his election were removed...
Cambridge Police announced last night a new "tag and tow" policy to eliminate student parking on the city streets. The policy is the result of complaints of firemen who were hindered by illegally parked automobiles in their attempt to fight the Leverett House fire early Monday morning...
...labor side, Mitchell promised "that this Administration will not propose and in fact will vigorously oppose any legislation designed to bust unions . . . We will not recommend a so-called national right-to-work law and we will oppose such legislation if it is proposed." Neither would he support any attempt, he said, to apply antitrust laws to unions...