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The phrase "attempted to frame" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing an effort to create a false impression or to set someone up for blame or wrongdoing.
Example: "The detective discovered that someone had attempted to frame the innocent man for the crime."
Alternatives: "tried to set up" or "sought to implicate".
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Zawahiri and other Al Qaeda leaders have attempted to frame the changes as an Islamist awakening.
Finally, some on the no side have attempted to frame their side as somehow defending marriage.
In 2009 Mr Frank attempted to frame the new law's goals under four heads: securitisation, compensation, liquidation and systemic risk.
Iran had said it would welcome an invitation, which it had attempted to frame through the prism of a recent rapprochement with the US and EU over its nuclear programme.
They have sometimes attempted to frame both Juliet's gender transition and Jackie's decision to sing for Trump in a basically identical fashion as two brave, isolated, and apolitical acts.
Beyond the murder, horrific on its own, Bliss, who was never charged with a crime, attempted to frame Dennehy as a drug dealer to cover up payments Bliss made toward Dennehy's tuition.
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Alex himself, or the people attempting to frame him?
Danchev's book does not attempt to frame Braque or nail him down.
She sits on the couch, facing a large, gilt-edged mirror, and attempts to frame her scattered thoughts.
The action began in 2007 when Mr Bailey unsuccessfully accused investigators of attempting to frame him for the murder.
The government has been attempting to frame the revenue grab as a health measure, pointing to preventive health issues it is also undertaking.
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