The phrase "attempt to keep pace" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing efforts to match or stay in sync with a certain speed, level, or trend.
Example: "As technology evolves rapidly, companies must attempt to keep pace with the latest innovations to remain competitive."
Alternatives: "strive to keep up" or "try to match the speed".
An Afghan analyst said he saw the Iranians' presence at the meeting as an attempt to keep pace with Pakistan.
Torres may not start as the defending English Premier League champion Blues attempt to keep pace with Manchester United.
While the Heat was rolling through its December schedule, the Orlando Magic was scrambling its roster in a frantic attempt to keep pace.
Pakistan, with its unstable government and Al Qaeda sanctuaries, is already ratcheting up its nuclear weapons program in an attempt to keep pace with its regional rival.
He now hopes he can provide some leadership to the Gunners as they attempt to keep pace with Chelsea and Manchester United in the battle for the title.
The Social Security Act has been periodically amended, expanding the types of coverage, bringing progressively more workers into the system, and adjusting both taxes and benefits in an attempt to keep pace with inflation.
Capacity cuts have attempted to keep pace with the fall in demand, to prevent airlines from ferrying around empty, loss-making seats.
British teams do seem to be lagging behind their continental counterparts in this regard, though one team attempting to keep pace with their European cousins is Crystal Palace.
The increase comes as Virgin's east coast operation attempts to keep pace with premium payments – fare revenues handed to the government – that are due to rise 23%, on plan to deliver a cumulative £3.3bn to the Treasury by 2023.
Which is why, foolhardily, I find myself in a dance studio in southern California, attempting to keep pace with Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev, the most celebrated ballet partnership of our times.
Best Buy is in the middle of a revamp as it attempts to keep pace with competitors such as Amazon.com.
