Sentence examples for forced attempts from inspiring English sources

The possibilities were there.' For members of the group, forced attempts to crossover were misguided.

Wozencraft's story of murder and family dynamics in southern Texas is suspenseful, though much diminished by an implausible plot and forced attempts at depth.

But straying from the well-trodden path is less successful - 'Horse to Water' and 'I'm Gonna DJ' feel like forced attempts to innovate.

But while some of the in-jokes are funny, and the audience seemed to enjoy them, most of the references felt like forced attempts to connect with a contemporary audience whose memory banks are like their ever-changing Facebook walls.

And while the play is adorned with allusions to "Moby-Dick" and the biblical story of Jonah and the whale, these sometimes feel like forced attempts to add poetic fiber to the play's standard fabric.

Mr. Mohney said that the forthcoming content will market Tumblr by highlighting how the site is being used, but, he added, "fun, cool, compelling and organic creation will go a lot further towards demonstrating the potential of this nascent creative population than simplistic or forced attempts at corporate boosterism".

US forces attempted to control the city with ground operations and air support bombing but had to withdraw.

After a contestant makes three attempts, the other contestant is forced to attempt the next solo game.

There are also steps that merchants and issuers can take to thwart brute force attempts".

("Each social force attempts to secure its objectives through the resources and tactics in which it is strongest").

Massive protests against my imprisonment erupted, despite the special forces' attempts to stop them with teargas and stun grenades.