attempt

Definition for attempt

noun as in try, effort

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attack, bid, endeavor, experiment, pursuit, shot, struggle, try

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crack, exertion, fling, go, header, lick, stab, striving, trial, tryout, undertaking, venture, whack, workout

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all one's got, dry run, one's all, one's darnedest, one's level best

verb as in try, make effort

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pursue, seek, solicit, tackle, undertake

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aim, attack, endeavor, essay, experiment, push, strive, venture

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do level best, exert oneself, give a fling, give a whirl, give best shot, give it a go, give it a try, give old college try, go the limit, have a crack, have a go at, make a run at, shoot the works, take a stab at, take best shot, take on, try one's hand at

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However, some analysts say China is attempting to replicate the success it has had with EVs, by pushing early adoption of a tech that will eventually become widely used.

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This approach transforms the dialogue from an attempted conversion into a legitimate conversation, wherein you’re merely offering your partner something to consider after the fact.

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Costa said the decision to make a managerial change is not motivated by his attempt to get re-elected.

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Going to attempt to retrieve it again, hopefully they have moved on.

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In her first broadcast interview since being sacked, she told the BBC's Nick Robinson attempts to cut disability benefits and winter fuel payments had left voters questioning "whose side we are on".

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