Sentence examples for attempting to use it as from inspiring English sources

You guessed it: by turning the entire matter on its head, attempting to use it as an opportunity to blame the government rather than the powerful corporate interests who were exposed by Glantz' research.

Republican lawmakers have questioned the urgency of the issue and are attempting to use it as a lever.

And there is more than a little evidence that China is attempting to use it as a political event this year as well.

Although resources of graptolitic argillite exceed that of kukersite, attempts to use it as an energy source have been unsuccessful due to its low calorific value and high sulfur content.

As the shark made a lunge for the triple-world champion, Fanning leapt off his board and attempted to use it as a shield between himself and the predator in a bid to save his life.

During the legislative session, Mr. Villarreal said, tutoring companies either tried to block his bill or attempted to use it as a vehicle to ensure the program was preserved as a state-level grant if the state obtained a No Child Left Behind waiver.

In fact, the Echo has seen a number of potential police investigations either use it or attempt to use it as evidence to convict suspects.

She also attempts to use it as an opportunity to force her estranged parents to reconcile.

In one instance, he trimmed the side branches from a twig and attempted to use it as a rake only to discover that the twig was too long.

I am so sorry that I saw your potential and attempted to use it as my own platform - my own little way of expressing my voice.

Police chief Hossein Sajedinia attempted to use it as a teaching moment for the repressive regime, telling the reporter, "Our dear youths should try to avoid these kinds of people.