He didn't attempt to race again until 1981, and this time he did not qualify.

Scott did not attempt his first shot until 8:35 left in the half after he had already picked up two fouls.

He was a relative latecomer to golf, not attempting the game for the first time until the age of 15.

He failed to score yesterday, missing eight shots, and did not attempt a 3-pointer until five minutes into the second half.

He did not attempt another field goal until the 10:40 mark of the third quarter.

Some more advanced starters time out in this situation, and do not attempt repeated starts until power is reset.

Indeed, there is little point attempting a conversation with me until at least half past five in the evening.

She began writing as a young child, but didn't seriously attempt publication until 1999, when she met with an editor.

Russia would not even attempt diplomacy with Mexico until 1890.

He did not attempt a shot until the 4:20 mark of the first quarter.