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The phrase "attempt to charge" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing an effort or endeavor to impose a fee or cost for a service or product.
Example: "The company made an attempt to charge customers for the new software update, but many users were unhappy with the decision."
Alternatives: "try to impose a fee" or "make an effort to bill".
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An attempt to charge a moped to an elderly woman's card may fail.
The Los Angeles Times dropped an attempt to charge for arts coverage for the same reason.
Nevertheless, he opposes any attempt to charge Mr. Bashir with war crimes now.
They had good reason; eight rebels had been blown up by Qaddafi's men in a vainglorious attempt to charge them an hour or two earlier.
Few analysts believe that the attempt to charge Mr. Klaus, which is expected to be debated on Monday in the Senate, has much chance of succeeding.
My arrest and the very serious attempt to charge me with IRA membership is damaging to the peace process and the political institutions.
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Please contact us again if the dealer attempts to charge you for the repair.
Both opponents attempted to charge Malouda and both bounced off him.
Their apparent attempts to charge into the parade were blocked by riot police.
Fined Payton an undisclosed amount for attempting to charge the mound and aggressive actions.
Gagne, incensed by his ejection, attempted to charge the umpires gathered at the mound.
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