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attempting
verb as in try, make effort
Example Sentences
But ministers have been attempting to assert more control over regulators and other parts of the state to achieve the government's goals, above all boosting the country's sluggish economy.
Instead, production continued; Hutchins was attempting to make do when she was shot.
Certainly, social media has posed challenges for those attempting to control narratives around major films and their stars – while also heralding new forms of "dark arts" through which publicists can attempt to shape opinion.
The US is attempting to mediate with both Russia and Ukraine in hopes of ending the war.
Some at the protest in Burbank held signs that said "Deport Elon" and "Boycott Swasticar" - with protesters attempting to connect the car to fascism.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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