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Discover LudwigThe phrase "attempted to reduce" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing an effort made to lessen or diminish something, such as a problem, cost, or risk.
Example: "The company attempted to reduce its carbon footprint by implementing more sustainable practices."
Alternatives: "sought to lessen" or "tried to diminish".
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But the previous ALP and current Liberal governments have attempted to reduce this disincentive.
Recent industry efforts and federal rules have attempted to reduce outbreaks.
Since World War II the major industrial countries have attempted to reduce interferences with international trade.
Earlier this month Beijing attempted to reduce the yuan's value in an effort to boost exports and growth.
In response, Muḥammad ibn Tughluq attempted to reduce the weight of his coins and experimented with token money.
16% of Brummies have attempted to reduce their natural accent – this figure drops to 2% for Scottish people.
Eliade frequently criticized those who attempted to reduce religion to psychological, social, economic, historical, or other nonreligious phenomena.
Occasionally governments attempted to reduce the impact of this mechanism on the domestic economy, particularly on the price level.
Others have attempted to reduce quality to its most basic parts, creating checklists and to-do lists.
Hara also attempted to reduce the power of the military, and he opposed the use of Japanese soldiers in Siberia.
The number of tobacco quit attempts was lower than expected, however all participants attempted to reduce tobacco use during treatment.
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