attempted
Example Sentences
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But they privately acknowledge the idea of tying all those loose threads together in one big conspiracy case in South Florida, as they had initially attempted, isn’t a practical approach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Researchers at Tulane University's Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public and Tropical Medicine have now attempted to put a number on that toll.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
But he has attempted to win over women voters and his more relaxed, genial manner has made him palatable to a wider range of Brazilians.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
The actress became visibly emotional as she recounted the events of the crypt and attempted to justify grabbing the shield before offering it to Fry.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The only disaster worse than my room was the kitchen after Dad attempted to cook.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
