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Examples of attempting
attempting
Dozens were captured immediately or caught later attempting to flee the country.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Eleven years later, he is attempting a tackle that is exceedingly more daunting.
From the stltoday.com
So he has less room to move away from his comedic persona when attempting drama.
From the theaustralian.com.au
Ray Allen continues to be invisible, not attempting a shot in the first quarter.
From the bostonherald.com
China is currently attempting to play a more active role in ending the fighting.
From the guardian.co.uk
Imagine attempting to make a cup of tea in a world that rolls from side to side.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The bankruptcy trustee is attempting to recover money for Taylor Bean creditors.
From the dailyherald.com
They are now attempting to return, with coalition warplanes providing air cover.
From the guardian.co.uk
This may have been when Bush was attempting his pretzel fueled Sopranos omnibus.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
- Try: make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
- Attack: the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"
- Undertake: enter upon an activity or enterprise
- Tried unsuccessfully; "attempted murder"
- Attempt crimes are crimes where the defendant's actions have the form of the actual enaction of the crime itself: the actions must go beyond mere preparation.
- The action of trying at something; An assault or attack; To try
- (attempted) Tried, with the connotation of failure
- (Attempts) are the sum total of all completed credit courses, whether passed or failed.
