failed effort

Frequency: 7.814.1 per million words

an unsuccessful attempt to do something, especially when it is difficult

failedADJECTIVE + NOUN

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effort

Examples (10)

  • Despite their failed effort to reach the summit, the team learned valuable lessons.
  • The rescue operation was a failed effort due to severe weather conditions.
  • Her failed effort to reconcile with her sister left her feeling defeated.
  • The company's failed effort to expand internationally cost them millions.
  • After years of failed efforts to quit smoking, he finally succeeded.
  • The politician's failed effort to win support damaged his reputation.
  • Their failed effort to save the historic building was heartbreaking.
  • The student's failed effort to pass the exam motivated him to study harder.
  • It was another failed effort to bring peace to the region.
  • The startup's failed effort to secure funding led to its closure.