11.   But opponents view the move as a blatant attempt to dismantle a tough and effective U.S. environmental law solely to accommodate world trade agreements.

12.   But voters will recognize this for the blatant attempt to rewrite history that it is.

13.   Clemens was shopping himself around in a blatant attempt to win a world title, it was said.

14.   Despite a blatant attempt by the prosecution and certain judges to rig this trial, the jury saw through it.

15.   If I were a Jewish-American sociologist, I would be profoundly offended by such a blatant attempt to constrain me to be a gentile.

16.   It was a blatant attempt to dump Andrews, but Finley was thwarted in his effort.

17.   It will be seen as a blatant attempt to put down India and stop economic growth.

18.   Lawyers representing women who have silicone breast implants have expressed outrage at the ad, which, they contend, was a blatant attempt at jury tampering.

19.   Many black leaders said it was a blatant attempt to stop his bid and some called for a boycott of the station.

20.   Many feel that the initiative is a blatant attempt by the federal government to take water rights away from western states.