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The phrase "attempting to settle" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing the action of trying to reach an agreement or resolution in a situation.
Example: "The two parties are attempting to settle their differences through negotiation."
Alternatives: "trying to resolve" or "seeking to agree".
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He also played a role in attempting to settle the crisis in the Central African Republic.
The war metaphor suggests opposing sides, both attempting to settle a dispute through violence.
73 min: Ireland attempting to settle down with some keep-ball.
Two public screenings of Francesca at Venice have been cancelled, but filmmakers are attempting to settle the dispute to ensure nationwide release.
Lawyers for the ex-Tory party treasurer filed a formal libel claim on 7 December after weeks of attempting to settle with Bercow out of court.
"It could be that Apache is thinking, 'Gosh, it's a pack of humans attempting to settle in the field next to us, and there just isn't possibly enough room for all of us,' " she said, eliciting laughter.
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He next attempted to settle along the southern shores of the Black Sea.
"We do not attempt to settle claims of this baseless nature," he said.
He started to organize his finances, and attempted to settle the numerous lawsuits pending against him across the country.
In November 2012 Puerto Ricans went to the polls for the fourth time in 45 years to attempt to settle the question of the commonwealth's political status.
Michael C Hall continues to bring nuance to the central role, as he attempts to settle into a "normal" life with girlfriend Rita and her two kids.
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