attempt

Example Sentences

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Poor finishing from Rock in the third set, in which he hit just one of his 11 attempts at doubles, led to Hayter pulling a set back after she had fallen 2-0 behind.

From BBC

Previous attempts to eliminate the country's cherished fuel subsidies have however encountered stiff resistance.

From Barron's

According to Ford’s biographer Richard Norton Smith, they feared their protective resources might be stretched dangerously thin in such a downtrodden place—a concern no doubt magnified by two earlier assassination attempts against the president.

From The Wall Street Journal

Among other restrictions, Kemp is not allowed to contact Bryant in any way, directly or indirectly, and he cannot attempt to obtain her address or location.

From Los Angeles Times

Wiser and more practical than those around her, Maomao is able to play forensic detective, prevent assassination attempts, suss out political intrigue, resist an amorous eunuch and even ingest bits of poison safely.

From Salon