make an attempt

phrase

: to try
We both made an attempt to be friendly despite recent arguments.

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So Flight 14 could be momentous, provided SpaceX gets permission from regulators to make an attempt. Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Prosecutors said the two officers didn't make an attempt to stop him or call over the radio to say Garcia left. Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026 Bored with golfing and grilling, the underlying motivation for returning to London is to make amends with the people in his life, and to make an attempt at being a better mentor, father, and human being. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026 Crivello said the purpose of restitution it to make an attempt to compensate a victim for losses to the best extent possible. Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for make an attempt

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“Make an attempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20an%20attempt. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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