Sentence examples for had never attempted from inspiring English sources

She said she had never attempted to trace her parents.

He noted that hitherto the federal government had never attempted to curb CO2 from power plants.

I had never attempted anything on this scale before, never written for the solo voice.

"Alice had never attempted anything remotely like 'Nixon,' " Mr. Adams said.

I had never attempted resuscitation before, but I've many times anointed victims of the violence".

Ellsbury had never attempted a steal of home in college or pro ball.

They've never attempted the impossible.

Nicolas Sarkozy has never attempted to abolish its symbolism.

Moreover, Mirax has never attempted a structure on this scale.

I have never attempted this with my lot, but I have been present when others have.

In nine years in the N.F.L., Feely has never attempted a punt.