Sentence examples for slightest attempt from inspiring English sources

There is not the slightest attempt to conceal his agenda.

Not that Datarock makes even the slightest attempt to hide its influences.

Why do politicians have this cowardly habit of standing by while their supporters say ridiculous things, without making the slightest attempt to set them straight?

But I have never been censored, nor has the company ever made the slightest attempt to get me to modify a particular view.

His father never made the slightest attempt to conceal his extra marital affairs, and Cumming thinks that explains why "I've never felt shame about sex.

These anonymous quotes are highly contentious, writes Petley, "yet there is not the slightest attempt to quote opposing or even merely sceptical viewpoints".

But the legislative battle right here shows how even the slightest attempts to impose restrictions on guns can run into withering resistance, made all the more pointed by the escalation in firepower.

Myers made a slight attempt to dislodge himself from the embrace, but Hemingway held on to him affectionately.

It's being described by the manufacturers as a 'clutch style' design, though really that slight attempt at marketing flair is as exciting as the NB15T gets.

"This was not in any way an attempt to slight the Palestinians and everyone knows that," Mr. Stevens said.

In the days prior to her release there was speculation as to whether she would alter her appearance and if her defense team would attempt a "slight of hand" maneuver to get her successfully out of Dodge.