unsuccessful attempt

In 1761 she made an unsuccessful attempt to start a girls' school.

This was his second unsuccessful attempt and he wouldn't have a chance.

An unsuccessful attempt was made to fight the fire with water.

After several unsuccessful attempts, the family go to a car show.

Various other unsuccessful attempts were made during the 1987-88 period.

Two more unsuccessful attempts would be made in the 1920s.

He made an unsuccessful attempt to return to council in 2010.

Yet it was not an unsuccessful attempt to bring out the best in his audience.

They were unsuccessful attempts to put the ball in play.

I told him about my unsuccessful attempts to reach them.