31.   None of the men made any attempt to escape when they struggled, subdued and shaken, on to the bank.

32.   Periodically, Congress has made half-hearted attempts at finance reform.

33.   She had filled a cup for herself, but made no attempt to drink.

34.   She had made determined attempts at suicide by slashing her wrists several times.

35.   She made an attempt to break into journalism.

36.   She made several attempts at conversation but the boy was sunk in gloom.

37.   She made several attempts to escape.

38.   She makes another attempt to take me by the hand and pull me forward.

39.   She took umbrage at his remarks, but made no attempt to get her figure back.

40.   She was at least making the attempt to take the high road, only to run into a dead end.