When reporters attempted to find out why, they reported that he was ill.

Before he made the announcement Wednesday, no reporters had attempted to interview Howe.

And the article states that the reporters attempted to contact Hamilton on numerous occasions but were unable to reach him.

After the game, when a reporter attempted to ask Piniella about whether it was frustrating to manage with such a low payroll, he quickly responded.

When the reporters attempted to question the spokesman concerning them he was told that this was restricted information.

The gathered reporters did not even attempt to shout questions at the receding form.

I've never seen any reporters attempt to interview any other caddy when a golfer makes a change.

The reporter apparently never even attempted to visit the beach on any given day.

The reporter apparently attempted to reach Judge Heller for a comment, but his calls were not returned by press time.