make an attempt
phrase
: to try
We both made an attempt to be friendly despite recent arguments.
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“Make an attempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20an%20attempt. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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