attempt

Example Sentences

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Iran's prosecutor general said on Wednesday that economic protests that had gripped the country were legitimate, but any attempt to create insecurity would be met with a "decisive response".

From Barron's

It was the government’s third attempt to deport him since 2016, according to final removal orders and an indictment.

From Los Angeles Times

New Year’s resolutions may be the most widespread behavioral experiment ever attempted—a great unsupervised trial in overconfidence.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 32-year-old hit his first 11 attempts at doubles in an astonishing display, missing for the first time when trying to take out 143 to win the match in straight sets.

From BBC

That’ll benefit many players, including Blue Origin, which has attempted to ramp up its efforts after years of sluggishness.

From MarketWatch