1.   An attempted coup in August was frustrated by the timorous behaviour of the Abuna, who stayed away from a crucial meeting.

2.   In recent months there have been rumors of at least two attempted coups.

3.   The army played a leading role in organizing the attempted coup.

4.   The attempted coup was eventually suppressed by the loyal Army command.

5.   The government has foiled an attempted military coup.

6.   There have already been two attempted coups against him.

7.   They smashed an attempted coup by the communists, leaving hundreds dead.

8.   After the attempted coup, the government realized it would have to reign in the military.