Sentence examples for attempting to kill it from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(1)

The phrase "attempting to kill it" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it in contexts where someone is trying to eliminate or stop something, often in a figurative sense.
Example: "The team is attempting to kill it with their innovative marketing strategies this quarter."
Alternatives: "trying to eliminate it" or "seeking to stop it".

Exact(1)

While attempting to kill it, Tom is shot by his son, Ben.

Similar(59)

"The Republicans killed the economic stimulus bill today, just as they attempted to kill it now for the last three weeks," Mr. Daschle told a news conference.

He later adopts a one-eyed black cat that he finds at a low-life tavern, but after he nearly trips on the cat, he attempts to kill it too.

In response, foragers ready to leave the hive froze in place, remaining in the safety of the nest, while nest defenders formed a ball around the wasp, and attempted to kill it with their combined body heat.

The Doctor tortures the surviving Dalek and at the end of the episode attempts to kill it in cold blood.

This meant we would be able to safely pump fluid into the well to attempt to kill it.

Do not attempt to kill it.

They are kept separate from the mated queen and each other; if 1 virgin queen encounters another, she will attack and attempt to kill it.

I was attempting to kill him.

Surely, when your purported life-mate starts openly attempting to kill your mother, it's time to part ways.

After allegedly attempting to kill his colleague, it was reported that Savitsky voluntarily surrendered and was held in the nearby church that is, to put it mildly, fucking terrifying and almost assuredly haunted one of its main functions is to provide funerals for those who die on the continent.

Show more...

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Student

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

MitStanfordHarvardAustralian Nationa UniversityNanyangOxford

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak quote

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Letters

Most frequent sentences: