The phrase "and attempting to use" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing an effort to utilize something, often in a context where the action is ongoing or in progress.
Example: "She was focused on improving her skills and attempting to use new techniques in her artwork."
Alternatives: "and trying to utilize" or "and making an effort to use".
He was charged yesterday with terrorism and attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction.
The four men face charges that include conspiracy and attempting to use weapons of mass destruction.
If convicted, they face life in prison on charges including conspiracy and attempting to use weapons of mass destruction.
The charges include conspiracy to kill government employees and attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and antiaircraft missiles.
Dr. Goldstein, 37, was charged with possession of a nonregistered destructive device and attempting to use an explosive to damage and destroy Islamic centers.
Dr. Goldstein, 37, was arrested on Friday and charged with possession of a nonregistered destructive device and attempting to use an explosive to damage and destroy Islamic centers.
Citizens with grievances briefly took heart and attempted to use these clauses to challenge official abuses of power.
But investors who bought one before that announcement and attempted to use it for deductions on their tax returns would have been denied the deductions.
As a result Krumins threatened DU with legal action, and attempted to use his relationship with global law enforcement agencies as leverage, the documents reveal.
Radiation levels in those reactors are still too high for humans to enter, and attempts to use robots to determine the exact location of the melted fuel have failed.
As the shark made a lunge for the triple-world champion, Fanning leapt off his board and attempted to use it as a shield between himself and the predator in a bid to save his life.
