attempt at something

That, too, has probably been attempted at some point over the years.

Only one team could attempt this task at a time.

Those were not tasks I wanted to attempt at three in the morning.

Until now, no direct attack had been attempted at this point.

The power grew around her, as they thought she might attempt escape at the last moment.

He also attempted a run at the presidency in 2000.

In 2003, he attempted a political comeback at the age of 86.

He attempted only one pass at quarterback the whole season.

He had been a fool to attempt this run at it.

You just don't attempt that at the opera and get away with it in one piece.