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The phrase "attempted to secure the" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing an effort made to obtain or achieve something, often in a formal or legal context.
Example: "The organization attempted to secure the necessary funding for the project."
Alternatives: "sought to obtain the" or "tried to acquire the".
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"Nobody has attempted to secure the visual appearance of the property," he said.
They had attempted to secure the overall No. 1 pick from the Cleveland Browns, according to several N.F.L. executives.
Saakashvili was elected president the following year and immediately opened a campaign against corruption, sought to stabilize the economy, and attempted to secure the country against ethnic strife.
The cheerleaders have attempted to secure the openings with masking tape and have painted over a small window that players were using to secretly view the women.
Norwegian media have also carried claims that ambulances on the way to the island to help the wounded were held up as police attempted to secure the area.
Throughout his time at Westminster he attempted to secure the restoration of capital punishment, specifically for the murder of police officers, and to achieve greater protection for the police through a variety of parliamentary measures.
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The DA is again attempting to secure the Democratic and Republican nominations, and is running unopposed.
His first order of business had involved attempting to secure the Fulds a second car, so that Sam could drive himself to the ballpark without stranding Sarah and Charles, their eighteen-month-old son, at home.
Tommy Wright insists just reaching the Scottish Cup final is not enough for St Johnstone as they attempt to secure the trophy for the first time.
Kenyan security forces have been combing the Nairobi shopping centre attacked by suspected al-Shabab militants, as they attempt to secure the site.
Negotiators were sent ashore to attempt to secure the surrender of the garrison, which was refused.
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