Examples of make an attempt in a Sentence
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Back in 2005, the Tony Awards did make an attempt to recognize replacement cast members due to a number of high profile stars treading the boards as replacements at the time.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 June 2023
Back in 2005, the Tony Awards did make an attempt to recognize replacement cast members due to a number of high profile stars treading the boards as replacements at the time.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 June 2023
Enter football coach Marvin Street, who decided to intervene and make an attempt to give Tillman a chance to turn around his life.
—Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2021
Before issuing its investigative report, WilmerHale did not make an attempt to interview the now-former regent, multiple sources said.
—David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2021
Following the display, organizers for the event will make an attempt to send each flag to the family members of those who perished.
—Kyle Morris, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2021
This 6-12 loss was not nearly as close as the day’s before, but the Tigers did make an attempt to rally.
—Giana Han, al, 1 Mar. 2021
Not much pass rush, but Drue Tranquill did take it on his own to make an attempt.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Dec. 2021
Managers must make an attempt to acknowledge the achievements and victories of their staff.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2021
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 June 2023
Back in 2005, the Tony Awards did make an attempt to recognize replacement cast members due to a number of high profile stars treading the boards as replacements at the time.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 June 2023
Enter football coach Marvin Street, who decided to intervene and make an attempt to give Tillman a chance to turn around his life.
—Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2021
Before issuing its investigative report, WilmerHale did not make an attempt to interview the now-former regent, multiple sources said.
—David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2021
Following the display, organizers for the event will make an attempt to send each flag to the family members of those who perished.
—Kyle Morris, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2021
This 6-12 loss was not nearly as close as the day’s before, but the Tigers did make an attempt to rally.
—Giana Han, al, 1 Mar. 2021
Not much pass rush, but Drue Tranquill did take it on his own to make an attempt.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Dec. 2021
Managers must make an attempt to acknowledge the achievements and victories of their staff.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2021
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“Make an attempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20an%20attempt. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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