11.   In two previous tries, Becker never got past the quarterfinals.

12.   Montgomerie has not made it past the second round in two previous tries.

13.   Previous tries were scuttled by persistent violence.

14.   She had failed to last beyond the quarterfinals in three previous tries.

15.   The Hornets failed in their previous two tries to lock up a playoff berth, losing to Toronto and Atlanta earlier this week.

16.   The plane was making its third attempt to land after two previous tries were aborted due to harsh weather.

17.   The plane was making its third attempt to land after two previous tries were aborted due to harsh weather, the Anatolia news agency reported.

18.   The plane was making its third attempt to land after two previous tries were aborted due to harsh weather, the Anatolia news agency said.

19.   Two previous tries were aborted because of the weather, said Faik Akin, a spokesman for the national carrier.

20.   Two previous tries were aborted in harsh weather, said Faik Akin, a spokesman for the national carrier.