Sentence examples for attempted to raise from inspiring English sources

President has similarly attempted to raise the minimum wage.

On June 22nd the regime attempted to raise morale by increasing pay for civil servants.

Shabab has in the recent past attempted to raise its profile in the West.

As he attempted to raise funds for Moas, Catrambone found donors sceptical.

I attempted to raise this issue with Maria Miller through my MP, but she predictably evaded.

In 36 he attempted to raise Sicily in revolt against Octavian, but his soldiers deserted his cause.

Around the world, the International Labour Organisation has attempted to raise labour standards in countries where sweatshops are still common.

The ousted government of Yingluck Shinawatra attempted to raise the market price of rice through government intervention.

Together, Tagore and Sen attempted to raise the Indian literacy rate and to bring education within the reach of all.

Zhu not only refused to serve the new rulers, he also attempted to raise an army against them.

Or should he have attempted to raise us all up to the levels he has in the past?