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In Vienna, Prof. Maximilian Langster, famed mesmerist, advertised that he would perform feats of hypnotism "hitherto unattempted."

From Time Magazine Archive

Malicious people do say, by the way, that it was by the advice of Sparks's favourite attorneys the execution was enforced, and that no means have been left unattempted to disgust him with the place.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXVI. October, 1843. Vol. LIV. by Various

If she could start from this higher point she would accomplish a feat unattempted by any of her companions, and descend at a velocity hitherto unknown!

From Tom and Some Other Girls A Public School Story by Tarrant, Percy

I shall leave nothing unattempted," replied the other; "and if we fail, we shall at least have the satisfaction of having done our duty.

From The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William

Reckless and unscrupulous, he left no means unattempted, however odious and wicked, to crush those who offended him, or such as stood in the way of his love of wealth and ambition.

From The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William