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Discover LudwigThe phrase "attempted failed" is not correct in written English.
It seems to be a combination of two separate ideas, but it lacks clarity and grammatical structure.
Example: "The project was an attempted failed initiative that did not meet its goals."
Alternatives: "attempted unsuccessfully" or "failed attempt".
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UN diplomats say sources in the country estimate the death toll to be between 400-500 following an alleged attempted failed coup by soldiers loyal to President Salva Kiir's former deputy Riek Machar.
United Nations diplomats say sources in the country estimate the death toll to be between 400-500 following an alleged attempted failed coup by soldiers loyal to President Salva Kiir's former deputy Riek Machar.
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Mediation attempts failed.
When my training attempts failed, I didn't blame Scott.
But early attempts failed.
Later attempts failed in the same way.
The first attempt failed.
Frantic bailout attempts failed.
However, this attempt failed.
All those attempts failed.
Each attempt failed.
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