attempted
Example Sentences
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In California, state leaders once attempted to shut down privately run detention centers and, after losing, resorted instead to proposing other oversight measures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
As legal bills began to mount and the White House attempted to distance Trump from Cohen, he reported feeling increasingly isolated and alone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Days before the trial, Meta attempted to block Bejar from testifying, a move that the judge denied.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
United attempted to sign the Cameroon international near deadline day last summer but were put off by Brighton's valuation, which was in excess of £100m.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
When that scheme failed, they attempted to talk him out of the barn!
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
