Sentence examples for attempts off from inspiring English sources

The PLO leader evaded bombings and military operations ― either through clandestine means or because the Israeli military called the attempts off, citing the possibility of heavy civilian casualties.

Results on the pitch have overtaken attempts off it to run a more professional and corporate-savvy operation, but the club have so far managed to adapt to circumstances.

Wilkinson had the last laugh on the Exeter fans when, after a total of four failures from five attempts off the tee, he knocked over a drop-goal and then locked over the tackled man to win possession back in the last play of the game.

However, I have seen a lot of plays in which Griffin attempts off-balance throws while breaking the pocket in the face of pressure.

Elite alpinists occasionally attempt off season ascents (for example, monsoon), which are noteworthy in view of the increased degree of difficulty associated with more austere conditions.

The next one spins the other way, past Samuels attempted off-side slap.

If you don't have adequate strength, you will need to build up strength before attempting off-road unicycling, especially for remote experiences.

Inevitably, in this constant whirl of activity not everything that he attempts comes off.

The conversion attempt rebounded off a post.

Christie's first attempt bounced off the right goal post.

But the assassination attempt set off alarms both in the Middle East and in Washington.