attempt

Example Sentences

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For Ukraine, the effort to clear the seabed is part of a broader attempt to keep the ports on the Black Sea usable, particularly by commercial ships that bring in a stream of much-needed revenue.

From BBC

Lemon attempted to critique Haley’s statements that political leaders over the age of 75 should undergo competency testing.

From Los Angeles Times

"So, he attempted it, and he made it."

From BBC

French authorities rescued more than 6,000 migrants attempting to reach Britain in small boats last year, while 25 people died and two remain missing, the maritime prefecture said Friday in its annual report.

From Barron's

The case was one of two recent smuggling attempts in Southern California highlighted in a report released Thursday from the criminal enforcement division of the Environmental Protection Agency.

From Los Angeles Times