attempted

Example Sentences

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The suspect attempted to flee the scene but was stopped and detained by civilians, fire officials told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

I've attempted to rank the top 10 below.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

A few pens have been left on the headstone, which has been replaced at least once; generations of fans have attempted to obliterate “Hughes.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Between 1991 and 2003, Blue Cross Blue Shield plans across the country attempted similar conversions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

I lurched backward, black spots blooming in my vision as he attempted to pry the cuff off his arm.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin