attempt to replace

Frequency: 7.012.1 per million words

To try to replace something, without guaranteed success.

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attempt to

Examples (10)

  • The company will attempt to replace the outdated software by next quarter.
  • Despite their best efforts, they failed in their attempt to replace the lost documents.
  • We must attempt to replace the broken part before the machine completely fails.
  • The government is making an attempt to replace the old infrastructure.
  • It's a difficult task to attempt to replace such an experienced leader.
  • Many countries now attempt to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy.
  • The team decided to attempt to replace the faulty component themselves.
  • He knew it would be challenging, but he had to attempt to replace his predecessor's legacy.
  • If you attempt to replace the battery yourself, ensure the device is off.
  • The new manager will attempt to replace some of the old policies with more modern ones.