Attempt and Fray

Attempt

Attempt noun - An effort to do or accomplish something.

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Fray and attempt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fray" instead a noun "Attempt".

Nearby Words: attempted, attempting

Fray noun - A forceful effort to reach a goal or objective.

Usage example: another generation of scientists entered the fray to find a cure for AIDS

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Attempt and fray are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attempt" instead a noun "Fray".

Nearby Words: frayed, fraying

new

new attempt

new fray

Fergus makes a feeble attempt to restore order before diving into the fray, leaving his queen Elinor to restore order.

Source: Ballroom Blitz
Fergus makes a feeble attempt to defuse the situation before diving into the fray, leaving Elinor to restore order.

Source: Western Animation / Brave
S/he start ME2 with the Normandy exploding around them, refusing to leave until they rescue everyone they possibly can, are killed in the attempt, is resurrected and dropped right back into the fray... then picks up a gun and goes straight back to work.

Source: Establishing Character Moment / Video Games

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