Sentence examples for at first attempted from inspiring English sources
Because Nero was only 16 when he succeeded Claudius, Agrippina at first attempted to play the role of regent.
PFG spokesman Ali al-Hassi at first attempted to deny the LNA had taken Sidra and Ras Lanuf.
He at first attempted a conciliatory policy but had to suppress two insurrections in 1866, and Queen Isabella replaced him with the more repressive Gen. Ramón Narváez.
Munro's reputation has grown steadily over decades, gradually persuading those who at first attempted to dismiss her as a "housewife", "domestic" or "boring", according to Margaret Atwood.
The Fabians at first attempted to permeate the Liberal and Conservative parties with socialist ideas, but later they helped to organize the separate Labour Representation Committee, which became the Labour Party in 1906.
He at first attempted to avenge the murder of his brother, the 8th earl; but, deserted by his allies, he was obliged to submit to King James II (August 1452).
This understanding was the mental equivalent of lifting very heavy weights — not possible at first attempt.
West Ham United 2011-12 Took club back up at first attempt with play-off victory.
Users have also the provision to select subsequent similar groups if any query fails to capture the correct group at first attempt.
Learning to love writing is hard and long work, and we don't claim that everybody is capable of doing it at first attempt.
One hundred thirty-three patients (78.3%) were extubated at first attempt.
