conversion attempt

collocation in English

meaningsofconversionandattempt

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conversion
noun
uk
/kənˈvɜː.ʃən/us
/kənˈvɝː.ʒən/
the process of converting something from one thing ...
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attempt
noun[C]
uk
/əˈtempt/us
/əˈtempt/
the act of trying to do something, especially ...
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(Definition ofconversionandattemptfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofconversion attempt

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The two-pointconversionattemptfailed, however, and the game remained 14-9.
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If a quarter ends as a touchdown is scored, an untimedconversionattempttakes place.
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The 2-pointconversionattemptto give the 49ers a 3 point lead failed.
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The 2-pointconversionattemptfailed, leaving the score at 34-13.
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No points are awarded on a failed extra point or two-pointconversionattempt.
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They later scored on a 70-yard punt return, but the 2-pointconversionattemptfailed, leaving the final score 17-15.
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However, the 2-pointconversionattemptfailed, and the scoreline retained a 2-point lead to the visitors, 2018.
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The two-pointconversionattemptfailed, making it 16-14 going into the 4th quarter.
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Theconversionattemptthough hit the left upright and fell to the ground, leading to a tie of 30-30.
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Theconversionattemptwas missed so the score was 0 - 4 with over three quarters of the match still to be played.
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However, their 2-pointconversionattemptfailed, keeping the score 2616.
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This option is almost always chosen, because a two-pointconversionattemptis much riskier.
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Carolina's 2-pointconversionattemptfailed again, but they took their first lead of the game, 2221, with 6:53 remaining.
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Steyn'sconversionattemptwas just wide, so the score remained 11 6.
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The 2-pointconversionattemptfailed.
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Scott then took theconversionattemptand successfully turned his try into a goal.
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Michigan chose to go for two, but theconversionattemptfailed.
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Alabama's second consecutive two-pointconversionattemptwas unsuccessful.
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Martelli missed theconversionattempt.
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Florida's two-pointconversionattemptwas unsuccessful, however, making the score 33-23 with 2:13 left in regulation.
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