Definition of "attempts" []

• Plural form of attempt. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of attempt. (verb)

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• "Also, and rather unfortunately, the title attempts to make a play on a common phrase that is inherently ironic, and therefore ends up being semantically null."
• "The title attempts to support actions focused on reducing U.S. carbon intensity (the ratio of greenhouse gas emissions per unit of gross domestic product)."
• "Until rookie Mike Sweetney sank a pair of free throws with 1: 14 remaining, the Knicks had matched their franchise low in attempts from the line, set at Atlanta in 1974 and equaled vs. Memphis on March 11."