Sentence examples for thwarted attempts from inspiring English sources

The Canadian government has repeatedly thwarted attempts at domestic mergers.

Until now Germany, in particular, has thwarted attempts to make cross-border mergers easier.

Recalling past thwarted attempts to expose Don, Pete decides to let the matter drop.

Previously, clouds had thwarted attempts to photograph it from the ground.

Weather, scheduling and money issues thwarted attempts to stage the race at various tracks around the country.

Agricultural handouts were cut, but France and other major farming nations thwarted attempts to shift a greater slice of E.U. spending toward steps to increase investment and competitiveness.

After thwarted attempts to break into the Brazilian book market, Amazon considers the "fuck it, let's just buy the country's whole book market" approach.

After the Awami League was turned out of power following Mujib's death, successive governments thwarted attempts to have his killers stand trial.

February 27 , 2006 "The Memo," about a thwarted attempt to stop the mistreatment of prisoners.

This week's thwarted attempt was already the biggest British rights issue ever, apart from those involving government money.

This thwarted attempt suggests a change in Hamas strategy — from the use of rockets to the use of tunnels.