attempted assassin

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Refers to someone who tried to carry out an assassination but failed.

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  • The police quickly apprehended the attempted assassin after the failed attack.
  • The president survived the attack, and the attempted assassin was sentenced to life in prison.
  • John Hinckley Jr. is known as the attempted assassin of President Ronald Reagan.
  • In the chaos that followed, the attempted assassin managed to slip away into the crowd.
  • During the interrogation, the attempted assassin revealed a complex political motive.
  • Security footage showing the attempted assassin was released to the public.
  • The identity of the attempted assassin remains unknown as authorities continue their investigation.
  • The plot was foiled, and all three attempted assassins were taken into custody.
  • The attempted assassin's weapon jammed at the critical moment, saving the dignitary's life.
  • The trial of the attempted assassin is expected to last for several weeks.