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Why would “they” want to crush him just for attempting to buy something twenty years ago?

Congress is attempting to pass the buck on federal funding for education.

However, it appears it is this very open nature that the Lizard Squad is attempting to exploit.

But we were attempting a deliberate naiveté, a decision to approach these books as if they might have something to teach us.

Despite at least nine other states attempting similar legislation, there has been no further success.

Answered Elizabeth, hardly attempting to conceal her scornful doubt of his sincerity.

And Mrs. Haggard, after attempting to soothe the wounded feelings of her maid, directed her to accompany them.

Hence it is generally remarked that the English of almost any class show to least advantage when attempting to enjoy themselves.

Bruce probably kept him under observation, retiring before him beyond the Forth, and not attempting to bar his progress to Perth.

In attempting to break the aqueduct of Chapoltepec to cut off the water from the city, a powerful resistance was made.