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make an attempt at suicide; attempt to take one's own life

attempt to conceal the facts

seek to overthrow the government

make an attempt against sb's life; attempt sb's life

try/attempt to stage a comeback

His attempt proved an abortion.

suicide attempt

fail in one's attempt

abandon one's attempt (to do sth)

foil/thwart/frustrate an attempt

have an ulterior motive; have other intentions