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We think the answer is "ATTEMPT" which means:

    noun
  • • Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
  • • The act of attacking
  • verb
  • • Make an effort or attempt
  • • Enter upon an activity or enterprise

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She will attempt to climb mount everest next year."
  • • "He attempted to fix the broken dishwasher."

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New York Times25 Sep 2011 Down 48
New York Times27 Sep 2000 Down 49
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