Kira appreciated his attempt at a joke, but it didn't make her feel any better.

She appreciated his small attempt at humor to set her at ease.

Still, part of her appreciated his attempt at gallantry.

She did not appreciate his weak attempt at humor.

Outsiders appreciated the Black school board's attempt to regain control over its own school system.

"I appreciate your attempt to protect me, Doctor, but such a grave situation requires nothing less than the truth."

I do appreciate your attempt to help, I really do.

He had appreciated her attempt to join his humor and diffuse the awkward situation.

She appreciated his attempt to make her smile, but she couldn't find the will to do so.

But I don't think he appreciated my attempt at humor.