attempted

Example Sentences

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The San Diego Police and Fire departments responded and attempted to revive the woman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Steel has attempted to replace Mon Valley’s creaky hot-strip line in the past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Last week, the beloved Sesame Street character attempted what seemed like a harmless gesture of sportsmanship, posting support for both teams competing in the Finals.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

D-Day was the largest military seaborne operation ever attempted, and marked the start of the campaign to liberate Nazi-occupied north-west Europe.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Then, with barely enough room to turn around, they wormed themselves into the sleeping bags and attempted to sleep as the boat bucked up and down through the heavy swell.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong