attempt

Example Sentences

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These methods attempt to reproduce the movement of atoms by simulating enormous numbers of interactions over extended periods.

From Science Daily

Opponents warn the bill is flawed and any attempt to push it through would be unsafe and would harm vulnerable people.

From BBC

Government forces would either have to expose themselves to withering attacks in an attempt to reclaim the territory or allow an ever-increasing area to come under dissident control and armed infiltration across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an attempt to keep inflation low, then-President Richard Nixon instituted rationing.

From Salon

There are also concerns that Iran has placed mines in the passage as part of its attempts to hinder shipping.

From BBC