attempt
Example Sentences
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Today, the walls no longer move and the effect is attempted via projection technology.
From Los Angeles Times
In other words, there was a blatant attempt to mislead the public.
From Los Angeles Times
Today the Navy needs a more powerful ship to better defend its carriers, which have become increasingly vulnerable, most recently seen by an attempted Houthi attack on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The irony is that Weiss’ attempt to bury the story has triggered a massive Streisand Effect.
From Salon
Despite missing 23 of his 32 attempts at doubles in the match, he was a comfortable winner and will face either Nathan Aspinall or Leonard Gates in the last 32.
From BBC
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