repeated attempt

collocation in English

meaningsofrepeatedandattempt

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repeated
adjective
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/rɪˈpiː.tɪd/us
/rɪˈpiː.t̬ɪd/
happening again ...
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attempt
noun[C]
uk
/əˈtempt/us
/əˈtempt/
the act of trying to do something, especially ...
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(Definition ofrepeatedandattemptfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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At therepeatedattemptto tear apart the initiative itself, the corps took part in no more.
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Two days later, arepeatedattemptto vote on the issue failed.
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For him, human creativity is a constantlyrepeatedattemptto refine answers to a set of questions that change only slowly.
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But her repeated attempts to clarify her situation and arrange a solution are dolefully ineffective.
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Reliability of cassettes for data storage is inconsistent, with gamers recalling repeated attempts to load video games.
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After repeated attempts, he manages to get deathly ill.
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Repeated attempts to conciliate either race have only increased the trouble.
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Repeated attempts to find the problem were fruitless, when they put the plane on blocks in the hangar it would always work flawlessly.
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Fulvio is still with them, despite repeated attempts to get out of what he was sure would be a fiasco.
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He claimed to have made repeated attempts to contact the film's producers during the production phase, but they ignored him.
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Despite repeated attempts in the following two days, the division suffered heavy losses and was forced to withdraw.
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He makes repeated attempts to earn her forgiveness and continue their relationship.
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Unfortunately, the parties were not able to establish a new constitution and government, despite repeated attempts.
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By the afternoon, government forces were not able to advance in the city despite repeated attempts and the constant bombardment.
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When his repeated attempts to woo the princess were resisted by her, he threatened to abduct her and marry forcibly.
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He was sold multiple times and made repeated attempts to run away, and succeeded.
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She recalled that they only succeeded after repeated attempts over several months.
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The hostile troops made repeated attempts to storm his position and were driven back each time with appalling casualties.
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His photos included one of a hotel guest who made repeated attempts to go back into the burning building for his suitcase.
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