attempted
Example Sentences
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Twice Mater Dei attempted a field goal and twice the kick was missed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
It isn’t the first time an effort in this vein has been attempted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Los Angeles police confirmed the attempted burglary at the home of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ son.
From Los Angeles Times ● 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
“But,” Duane attempted weakly, “isn’t this too much?”
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
