Sentence examples for attempting to effect from inspiring English sources

He now came to know the two greatest and most advanced Western capitals both ruled by constitutional and liberal regimes (however much they differed in character) and both attempting to effect the boldest economic and social changes.

He gave the order to retire, and could have himself escaped, but most gallantly sacrificed his own life by attempting to effect the rescue of one of his men who had lost his horse.

What is startling, from someone whose name is synonymous with attempting to effect far-reaching change in his own country, and who is still outspoken (although not enough for some) about its failings under Medvedev and Putin, is how angry Gorbachev feels about outsiders' criticism.

The BBC argued that audiences in the former Soviet bloc were falling while the Foreign Office believed its resources could be better employed in a region where Britain is attempting to effect change.

It is a pity, though, that Tutu did not choose to attend the event and then attempt to effect a citizen's arrest on Blair as a war criminal.

But technology vendors can't and shouldn't attempt to effect this transformation alone.

Consequently, transformative mediation first attempts to effect change among disputants on emotional, spiritual and intellectual levels to eliminate obstacles to reconciliation.

Brasilia Center unsuccessfully attempted to effect a handoff of the Embraer to Amazonic Center at 16:53, by calling the Embraer in the blind.

If people believe they have no power to produce results, they will not attempt to effect changes.

They discussed positive changes to relationships and felt passionate about wanting to help others experiencing similar difficulties, which was evidenced by women's proactive attempts to effect changes.

It was noted that prior to the establishment of networks, attempts to effect large-scale clinician-driven changes in processes and quality of care had been unsuccessful.