Sentence examples for were attempting from inspiring English sources

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were attempting

verb

To try.

  • I attempted to sing, but my throat was too hoarse.

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Today, they were attempting eight.

Some governments were attempting to cooperate.

Cable said ministers were attempting to "undermine basic workers' rights".

(b) That you were attempting a nude Heimlich maneuver.

Many Americans were attempting to find their "real selves".

We were attempting something completely new for British musicals.

All were attempting to develop a unique, Aussie screen identity.

Hundreds of thousands of Syrians were attempting similar escapes.

The hosts were attempting invention without creating anything of note.

The unusual public accusation held that the Russians were attempting to "interfere" in the election.

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Interestingly, many patients could not describe one particular symptom they were attempting to treat.

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