attempt
verb (used with object)
to make an effort at; try; undertake; seek.
attempts
Example Sentences
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He develops a reputation for aggression, seemingly fighting a war against everyone on the asphalt that spins out when he attempts to bully a cosmopolitan French driver into submission.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
It followed attempts by some supporters to move on from a saga that appears to have ended with Chelsea now expecting to keep one of their best players.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Early attempts to present real events on celluloid sometimes combined on-the-scene footage with staged reconstructions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
And you’ll appreciate and understand what he went through on his journey to the top, just as he attempts to win one more Grand Slam at the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
When a chicken attempts to dance, it is simply called a dancing chicken.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
