an attempt fails

Examples (10)

• His first attempt failed, but he didn't give up.
• If this attempt fails, we will have to rethink our entire strategy.
• The rescue attempt had failed by the time reinforcements arrived.
• Their initial attempt to negotiate a deal failed spectacularly.
• Sometimes, even the most well-planned attempt fails due to unforeseen circumstances.
• The company's last-ditch attempt to avoid bankruptcy ultimately failed.
• All previous attempts to climb the summit in winter had failed.
• The diplomatic attempt to resolve the conflict has failed once again.
• We were disheartened to learn that our funding attempt had failed.
• The system will lock you out if your login attempt fails three times.