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Discover LudwigThe phrase "attempted to drive" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing an effort or attempt to operate a vehicle.
Example: "Despite the heavy rain, he attempted to drive home safely."
Alternatives: "tried to drive" or "sought to drive".
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Then the author attempted to drive.
Ledford has not attempted to drive anywhere but the Meadowlands.
After that, both sides attempted to drive but neither succeeded in the same way.
The victims attempted to drive away from the scene but stopped after a few blocks.
Two Iraqis in a blue semi-truck had also attempted to drive away.
Boxer Rebellion, officially supported peasant uprising of 1900 that attempted to drive all foreigners from China.
He himself was recently turned back at a government checkpoint when he attempted to drive to Vavuniya, to where many civilians are fleeing.
The Wallkill cop who later pulled him over as he attempted to drive home described the Bronco as weaving "from the double yellow line to the fog line".
This and other parts of Hamilton's program led to a feud with Jefferson in which the two men attempted to drive each other from the cabinet.
As Mr. Bell attempted to drive away in the confrontation that followed, the officers fired 50 shots, killing Mr. Bell and wounding Mr. Guzman and Mr. Benefield.
As James attempted to drive, Jeff Teagueshoved him into the seats behind the basket with a shoulder shot, drawing a flagrant foul.
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