"attempt" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- No," he said, referring to Sweden's attempt at colonization in the 17th century.
- If you're referring to my attempt to bribe you," he informed her, "you're using the wrong word.
- Political mobilization refers to a person's attempt to influence the existing distribution of power.
- "There wasn't anything I didn't do," King said, referring to his attempt to stop Newton.
- "We'll never make it," he growled, referring to Cadoudal's proposed attempt to break out.
- The title refers both to the album's all-black cover design and to Prince's attempt to earn back his credibility among the black pop audience.
- Mr. Durasante did not refer to the defense's attempt to invoke what amounts to an insanity defense.
- I am not referring to your ill-advised attempt to free the animal from captivity.
- "This has been a great experience for me," she said, referring to her first attempt at gaining elective office.
- The title refers to the lead character's attempt to master the art of tattooing by practicing on pigs' legs.
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