1.   Both missed with other attempts before Stephens made amends in the second half, landing another three penalties and kicking three conversions.

2.   She made several unsuccessful escape attempts before finally getting away.

3.   But that was not the case, as the Celtics contined to struggle just to get off an attempt before the shot clock expired.

4.   Cockpit voice recordings indicated that the two-man crew discussed the possibility of pulling up and aborting the landing attempt before the crash.

5.   He succeeded on the third attempt before two-putting from six feet.

6.   Horry missed his first five field-goal attempts before making a layup in the second quarter.

7.   Israeli officials said there were at least three bungled attempts before that, including one earlier shipment by the Santorini.

8.   It does mean computers may have to make several attempts before achieving a successful exchange.

9.   Other officers who were brought in made similar rescue attempts before being called away for more pressing duties.

10.   Over the following months, he made at least four escape attempts before the mass breakout.