tried

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Last month, Raman tried without success to put a measure on the June 2 ballot that would have scaled back the types of properties covered by the tax, in hopes of jump-starting apartment construction.

From Los Angeles Times

Rather than following suit, Banton put away his trademark shot - he tried it once to Watt early on, but never again - and instead targeted straight boundaries.

From BBC

She says her father also never tried to convince her to take over the farm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lawson appeared on our screens at the time of 1990s programmes like You Are What You Eat, in which presenter Gillian McKeith tried to help people with unhealthy diets improve their health with better nutrition.

From BBC

Yes, the country has tried and failed at this before, most notably with Operation Breakthrough.

From Los Angeles Times