attempted

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Though shares traded higher on their first day of trading—and have risen meteorically since—Wall Street scoffed at the attempted modernization.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

So there was an overnight operation of chemists and first responders sent in to try to get that done, which was attempted even though it put them “in harm’s way,” Covey said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Denyer said she had been struggling with persistent health issues, which she attempted to manage alongside the long hours and significant responsibility her work entails.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It also deployed its 22 mock satellites, including two that attempted to photograph the spacecraft's heat shield for analysis.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Secretary Stanton attempted to coordinate the efforts of the local police force, detectives, and the army.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson