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The cannons destroy the forest when they try unsuccessfully to halt the advance of the enemy troops.
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Magic, indeed, Nest would think, then point her fingers at the wall and try unsuccessfully to make something happen.
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But a money-losing e-commerce website and mounting competition from online retailers forced Borders to try unsuccessfully to sell itself in 2008.
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The girl tried unsuccessfully last year & will try again this year.
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Citigroup tried unsuccessfully to move the New Jersey case to another court.
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Democrats have tried unsuccessfully to pass a nationwide sick-leave benefit since 2004.
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Jessa had found his cache, and had tried unsuccessfully to open it.
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Baoneng has for its part has tried unsuccessfully to oust Vanke's board.
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Inspector Miceli leaned back in his chair, trying unsuccessfully not to grin.
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He looked into the vehicle and tried unsuccessfully to mask his surprise.
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Norton tried unsuccessfully to mask his excitement at what was being proposed.
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Both wore rimless spectacles and both were trying unsuccessfully to grow moustaches.
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Hands had previously tried unsuccessfully to sue Citi in the United States.
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His mother had reportedly even tried unsuccessfully to starve herself to death.
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Blood poured down his face; he tried unsuccessfully to wipe it away.
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Dry, rattling sounds emerged as she tried unsuccessfully to draw a breath.