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The phrase "attempting to formulate" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing the process of trying to create or develop an idea, plan, or theory.
Example: "The researchers are attempting to formulate a new theory that explains the observed phenomena."
Alternatives: "trying to develop" or "working to create".
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Allain explained that the Leo Group had been attempting to formulate a sophisticated tax strategy: "We were looking for a rare, and illiquid, asset".
This approach would view the Universal Declaration as attempting to formulate a justified political morality.
In contrast, scientists attempting to formulate new models or concepts draw analogies between less similar domains.
On the other end of the spectrum, Hampton Creek, a vegan mayonnaise company, is attempting to formulate an egg-less egg product.
In attempting to formulate the theoretical work here we first tried both multi-substrate and sole-substrate models for the degradation of soluble oil.
Despite this lack of consensus, when attempting to formulate an opinion on evolution, Americans are still most interested in the stances of scientists and science teachers (CSS 2009).
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As I attempted to formulate a diplomatic, polite and supportive response, I pondered a few things.
In most academic work, we teach students to discuss other people's ideas, before they attempt to formulate their own.
Rebel militia then converged on Boston from all over New England, while London attempted to formulate a response.
Herbert Spencer, the 19th-century English philosopher, took up the idea and attempted to formulate it in physiological terms: "Emotions and sensations tend to generate bodily movements...
Since the 1930s the United States has attempted to formulate its Latin American foreign policy in consultation with the individual nations of the hemisphere and with the Organization of American States.
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