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attempted

adjective as in undertaken

adjective as in ventured

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For years, successive European governments have attempted to crack down on the smuggling ring here by giving money and logistical support to Turkish police and coastguard.

From BBC

The police say that residents helped officers to fight off an attempted attack on the upscale suburb of Pétion-Ville.

From BBC

Earlier this year, The Times reported on allegations that the church attempted to “derail” the case against Masterson by harassing law enforcement officials involved in his criminal trial.

Concluding the inquest, coroner Oliver Longstaff said the evidence was clear that Miss Senior had “undertaken some research on how to end one’s life” and had attempted to do so on two previous occasions.

From BBC

Of course, Biden was not afforded that courtesy by Trump and his attempted coup on Jan. 6.

From Salon

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