attempted
Example Sentences
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Los Angeles police confirmed the attempted burglary at the home of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ son.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
As Kevin Hartnett relates in “The Proof in the Code,” soon after digital computers became available their creators attempted to put Turing’s proposal to the test.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Some time later Orangemen again attempted to set off on their walk from Drumcree church but were stopped at police lines.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The director general of Israel's foreign ministry called it "an attempted terrorist attack against Israelis, the United Arab Emirates, and the Abraham Accords", referring to the 2020 deal establishing formal ties between the two countries.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
They joined hands as a male medium attempted communication with the spirits—Are you there?
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
