Sentence examples for attempting to hold a from inspiring English sources

In Tahrir Square, women's rights activists attempting to hold a rally to demand a greater role in the political system were set upon by scores of men who beat and groped them.

The reformist president was removed from power for attempting to hold a non-binding referendum on the constitution, a move his enemies said was proof that Zelaya wanted to stand for a second consecutive term.

An article in the Global Times' Chinese edition accuses the US of "attempting to hold a colour revolution in Hong Kong" and supporting the protests.

Attempting to hold a pair of chopsticks properly is no small feat.

On June 29, 55 LGBTI activists were arrested for attempting to hold a peaceful demonstration.

A group of LGBT activists were beaten and arrested while attempting to hold a demonstration in Moscow on Saturday.

MOSCOW— The Russian police detained dozens of antigovernment protesters attempting to hold an unsanctioned rally in Moscow on Sunday.

ICM Partners, the booking agency that was actually attempting to hold an event there featuring Daft Punk and many other potential artists, eventually issued a statement to Pitchfork that the whole thing wasn't happening.

Liberal MP and same-sex marriage advocate Warren Entsch attempted to hold a middle course on Thursday.

Belgrade's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community last attempted to hold a pride parade in September 2009.

Many of the most spectacular flops have been languages, like Ithkuil, that attempt to hold a perfect mirror up to reality.