Sentence examples for he attempted for from inspiring English sources

He attempted, for example, to reconstruct imaginatively what early Rome looked like.

Some scholars say this realization may have helped propel him toward suicide, which he attempted for the first time on the very day news of the Bay of Pigs invasion was reported.

In the game, he completed all four passes he attempted for 51 yards, and led a 71 yard touchdown drive.

In eight games last season, Hills completed half of the 180 passes he attempted for 1,001 yards, throwing for eight touchdowns and 13 interceptions.

He attempted for yet another title at the 2010 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, but Wilson Kiprop brought an end to his four-year reign – the Eritrean took the silver medal, labouring towards the end and pulling up in injured at the line.

At age 14, he attempted suicide for the first time.

He attempted to reserve for his own use the Government House, which was normally reserved for the governor-general.

He attempted to run for governor twice without success.

He attempted to go for the green anyway but the shot rolled over the green and into a valley.

He attempted to run for president, entering the Democratic primaries in 1991 but dropping out early in the race.

He attempted to run for mayor of New York City last year as a member of the Rent Is Too Damn High Party.