attempt
verb (used with object)
to make an effort at; try; undertake; seek.
attempts
Example Sentences
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But while the couple signed a string of commercial deals with US platforms like Netflix and Spotify, reports said their attempts to make a living in the United States had fallen flat.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Comparing one of his at-bats these days to his attempts back in the spring is like watching two completely different hitters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
He has rejected previous attempts since 2024 to let community colleges grant nursing bachelor’s degrees, when he warned such moves could cause conflict among the state’s three higher education systems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The case of grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed, who Pakistan has resisted attempts to deport, is one example.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
But he is unable to balance well and while he attempts a graceful leap, it ends up being something closer to a planned fall.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
