attempted
Example Sentences
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Palace have attempted to renew Mateta's contract over the past the 12 months but to no avail.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The Gunners also attempted to sign Vinicius Jr, another left winger, before the Brazil star agreed a new contract with Real Madrid.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
“Netflix’s statement that Mr. Afram and his attorneys attempted to extort money from Netflix is entirely false, as are the purported facts on which Netflix based this false statement,” according to his amended lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Barrett said he then "provided, or attempted to provide, information obtained in Ukraine to individuals he believed were acting on behalf of Russian intelligence services".
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
She attempted to comb her hair with her fingers, but it was far too knotted.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
