The phrase "are attempting to replace" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing efforts to substitute one thing for another, often in contexts involving change or improvement.
Example: "The company is aware of the outdated technology and are attempting to replace it with more efficient systems."
Alternatives: "are trying to substitute" or "are working to change".
"These section 527 groups are attempting to replace the political parties as the new conduits for injecting soft money into federal campaigns," the complaint said.
Compared to traditional watches, which smartwatches are attempting to replace, the chunky profiles and lack of premium fit and finish of last years' models made them a significant downgrade in personal style.
While artificial intelligence, automation, and new efficiencies are attempting to replace people, human capital is still a crucial component in helping organizations get out in front of the change and uncertainty.
Such trends may be amplified for oil companies in Europe, where national governments are attempting to replace vehicles that use combustion engines with electric vehicles, thereby significantly cutting emissions and oil demand.
With Hirehive, founders Dave Albert and Nick Bergson-Shilcock are attempting to replace at least some part of the unwieldy hiring process with browser-based video questionnaires, on a web platform where applicants can submit video, text or image responses.
Most egregiously, Israeli groups are attempting to replace the al-Aqsa mosque with a Jewish temple.
"The stingray is attempting to replace the shark," Oumy Sène Diouf, a Greenpeace researcher, said later.
"They're attempting to replace the peoples' votes with a partisan Republican vote," asserted one Democratic official, previewing what he said would be party talking points.
Meanwhile, Google continues to expand Fiber, its high-speed internet program, Amazon.com effectively is building its own postal service, Uber is attempting to replace regulated cab companies and Facebook is bringing wireless internet to Africa.
CHIEFS LOSE TOP RUSHER Kansas City's offense got off to a horrendous start, and the man who is attempting to replace Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb, struggled in the Eagles' 20-17 victoverover the host Chiefs.
Early web apps were mere shadows of the desktop apps they were attempting to replace.
