Sentence examples for but failed to take from inspiring English sources

In 230 Ardashīr besieged Hatra but failed to take it.

She tried - but failed - to take over Railtrack.

In the following summer Frederick laid siege to Brescia but failed to take the city.

The F.B.I. was aware of the correspondence but failed to take action.

When the cricket finally began, England won the toss in Mumbai but failed to take advantage.

It's a problem that he recognized, but failed to take responsibility for, in his speech.

In 1996, Mr. Kerkorian tried but failed to take over Chrysler.

These devices were intended to rejuvenate the company's fortunes but failed to take off in the US market.

He unleashed six separate major offensives against Moscow in the fall of 1941 but failed to take the city.

The Wexford rebels defeated the government troops in some engagements but failed to take New Ross and Arklow.

The British, led by Sir William Phips, captured Port Royal, Acadia (later Nova Scotia), but failed to take Quebec.