This was the end of their first attempt.
Reviews are not the only way to get attention, as Mr. Watson, the comedic iron man, learned by the end of his world-record attempt.
It was the biggest loss since the action at Slater's Knoll and it spelt the end of their attempt to defend the Hongorai.
This failure largely marked the end of James' attempt to conquer the theater.
This was the end of Athens' second attempt to found a naval empire.
It's also noted that the civil filing, despite its appeal to a racketeering statute, marks the end of the government's attempt to bring criminal charges against the tobacco companies.
Luet wondered if that would be the end of Yobar's attempt to be part of the troop.
It marked the end of his final attempt to launch a major invasion of Austrian territory.
That was the end of Farradon's attempt.
His marriage also marked the end of his serious attempt at a musical career, as well as her ambitions to be a classical singer.