Sentence examples for attempting to extend from inspiring English sources

Boaden said the BBC was attempting to extend the syndication of its content to regional newspapers.

By the spring of 1582 he had conquered central Japan and was attempting to extend his hegemony over western Japan.

Meanwhile, in eastern Syria, rebels are attempting to extend the advances they have won in the north and west.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASAA) Ultra-Long Duration Balloon development project is attempting to extend the potential flight durations for large scientific balloon payloads.

The oil-rich area in which they live has been under increasing strain from Houthi Shia Muslim fighters who are attempting to extend their influence across the region.

Not one of those naturalised immigrants, but one who is the midst of attempting to extend his stay in this country right now.

This study attempts to extend the understanding of these factors in two parts.

In 1950, after Estimé had attempted to extend his term, the military took control.

In the 1960s, Robert Moses attempted to extend the Richmond Parkway across the spine of Staten Island.

There is also the very real possibility that Poroshenko will attempt to extend martial law.

Almost a month had passed when her husband, Howard, attempted to extend the well by 10ft.