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Free sign upThe phrase "attempt to help a" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing an effort made to assist someone or something, typically followed by a noun that specifies who or what is being helped.
Example: "The organization made an attempt to help a struggling community by providing resources and support."
Alternatives: "try to assist a" or "make an effort to aid a".
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His attempt to help a troubled veteran ended in tragedy.
At the time, it looked like a reasonable attempt to help a unique charity survive.
Quarterbacks like Perrilloux typically lead the scout team, which portrays the upcoming opponent in an attempt to help a team better understand what it will face that Sunday.
Each of them here in Rio will attempt to help a nation avert their gaze, however briefly, from the tumult and despair at home.
Hussain's ASIO story is by turns hilarious and outraging, while his innocent attempt to help a senior citizen on a regional flight is squirm-inducing.
Her warm welcome descends into suspicion after her clumsy attempt to help a female villager who is pregnant with an illegitimate child.
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Eric Robson, Bob Flowerdew and Matthew Wilson attempt to help an audience member.
A student is attempting to help a homeless man raise enough money to secure a home so he can undergo major heart surgery.
The beautiful Ubisoft title Valiant Hearts, about four characters attempting to help a German soldier, is a puzzle adventure that told human stories.
And most recently, in the streets of North Miami, Charles Kinsey with his hands raised in the air was shot by police while attempting to help a patient with autism.
Canadian Inuit people and authorities are attempting to help a pod of killer whales trapped in the sea ice of Hudson Bay.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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