Sentence examples for a continuing attempt from inspiring English sources

He remained the loyal soldier in a continuing attempt to prove his worth, while seeking Eisenhower's trust and confidence through persistent public demonstrations of his subordinate position.

It's also easy to criticize Republicans' continuing love of abstinence-only sex education and opposition to gay rights as a continuing attempt to erase queer people today.

Seth Mydans (NYT) INDONESIA: SUHARTO QUIZZED -- Prosecutors questioned former President Suharto in a continuing attempt to build a case against him for corruption and abuse of power.

The arrest came as a shock to Mr. Polanski and those who have worked closely with him both on movies and in a continuing attempt to lift the outstanding arrest warrant against him.

The move will bring together a wide coalition of activists opposed to the government's cuts and organisers say it is part of a continuing attempt to build links between local anti-cut groups and trade unions.

Mr. Dabbagh said the transfer of Mr. Khazali had not been carried out in exchange for Mr. Moore's release but had rather been part of a continuing attempt by the Iraqi government to get the League of the Righteous to agree to disavow violence.

From Bashir's point of view, his successful Houdini act marks a breakthrough in his continuing attempt to end Sudan's diplomatic isolation.

Thus, there is a need for continuing attempts to assess the pandemic risks posed by non-human viruses in order to prioritize viruses of concern for pandemic preparedness planning.

The involvement of the FA councillors is also a reflection of the continuing attempts by Greg Dyke, the FA chairman, to modernise the governing body, and the determination of some of the so-called blazers to hold on to their power and privileges.

Her continuing attempts to tackle political and environmental issues are real and deeply felt.

Nor has the plush Blackwood pickup helped Lincoln in its continuing attempts to redefine itself.