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
The most recent event, involving “a resident’s guest who attempted to steal copper wire from the water system, affected more than 20 units and several common areas.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
It isn’t the first time an effort in this vein has been attempted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The case of Pike, whose attempted execution had already been the subject of a high-profile legal battle, has raised a number of questions.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
One more loop was attempted, and this time the linen slipped from her fingers and fluttered to the ground beside the bank.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
