Attempted
Take on
Take on verb - To enter into contest or conflict with.
Both terms in one sentence
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Amarice in her first appearance was similar to Velasca, but was also more of a Well-Intentioned Extremist, even trying to take on Xena, in her attempted protection of Gabrielle in "Endgame".
Source: Bitch in Sheep's Clothing - This is a fresh take on the "Expanding Scar's backstory" idea, since very few have attempted to do so Post-Mortem.
Source: Fanfic Recs / The Lion King -
Shizune attempted to get the Student Council to take on significantly more responsibility, but ended up driving off everyone but Misha due to her abrasive methods.
Source: Visual Novel / Katawa Shoujo
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