11.   City records show that jailers made three attempts to find other placements, and then the matter apparently was forgotten.

12.   Congress did make feeble attempts to regain its honor.

13.   Congress has made half-hearted attempts at finance reform.

14.   Ever since I left the company they have been making attempts to lure me back.

15.   Hank had made no attempt to defend himself.

16.   He also said Republicans would make several attempts to pass tax cuts aimed at businesses and the middle class.

17.   He made no attempt at any civility, and left Elizabeth to do the talking.

18.   He made no attempt to disguise his limp.

19.   He made no attempt to disguise it and sold the car to a firm of car dealers.

20.   He made no attempt to hide his anger.