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The phrase "attempted to get" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing an effort made to obtain or achieve something.
Example: "She attempted to get the promotion she had been working towards for years."
Alternatives: "tried to obtain" or "sought to acquire".
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He attempted to get out of his predicament by violence.
"The defendant attempted to get his money to the Taliban in this case, and that's it".
FEN, in the English county of Devon, attempted to get to the root of the anger.
He attempted to get more details from United States Open officials, but said he received only vague answers in response.
Mr. Gelman then attempted to get into the motorman's compartment, which covered the front end of the train.
Ms. Gunsaulis attempted to get her products onto Whole Foods' shelves and completed an online application last year.
Ayew attempted to get the ball onto his left foot to shoot but was brought down by Ghali.
The public accounts committee attempted to get behind this smokescreen at its inquiry into the Work Programme last week.
Friday night was my official work farewell night, so before that I attempted to get my life into order.
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He attempted to get the title "Royal" granted in recognition of its wartime service.
When Capricorn promotional chief Dick Wooley attempted to get onstage, Phillips punched Wooley in the nose.
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