attempt
verb (used with object)
to make an effort at; try; undertake; seek.
is attempting
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present progressiveof attempt (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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On is attempting a more calibrated approach, neither neglecting its shelf space in retail nor wholesaling so many shoes that prices are undermined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
He is attempting to get cross-party consensus on any changes and has held initial talks with the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives in an effort to get them on board.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The company is attempting to bundle hundreds of thousands of AI chips into massive clusters that function as a single computer to mimic cutting-edge silicon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The Justice Department said it is attempting to enter into a voluntary agreement with UC Davis to bring the medical school into compliance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
At home, Mom looks up from her desk, where she is attempting to go over ledgers and bank statements.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
