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attempt

Definition for attempt

noun as in try, effort

Strongest matches

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

Strong matches

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

Weak matches

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

verb as in try, make effort

Strongest matches

pursue, seek, solicit, tackle, undertake

Strong matches

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

Weak matches

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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President Masoud Pezeshkian and the administrative state are attempting to sort out Iran’s vast economic and ecological troubles.

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The U.S. has made no real attempt to cut this lifeline, say, with secondary sanctions.

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BBC Verify has attempted to contact these accounts but has not received any response.

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Former United boss Moyes, celebrating his first win at Old Trafford as a visiting manager at his 18th attempt, said he was "incredibly proud" of his players.

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The Saints are auditioning kickers after third-year player Blake Grupe missed two field goal attempts Sunday during a loss to the Atlanta Falcons, bringing his total of misses this season to eight.

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