Example sentences of "[noun prp] at the [num ord] attempt " in BNC.
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| 1 | But , within 60 seconds , the visitors opened the scoring when former International , Niall Sturrock , beat Larmour at the second attempt with a well placed lob after a poor clearance by Nicky Blease had produced the initial chance . |
| 2 | The England striker , Tina Cullen , continued her excellent form when she was released by Maggie Souyave and beat goalkeeper Sue Knight at the second attempt in the 53rd minute to send the match into penalties . |
| 3 | The referee however waved play on as McConnell at the second attempt saved Byrne 's poorly hit shot . |
| 4 | Meanwhile , Sunderland were yesterday faced with a Monday night FA Cup trek to Chelsea if they overcome West Ham at the second attempt and reach the quarter-finals . |
| 5 | Gary Mills volley was saved by Czech Pavel Srnicek at the second attempt . |
| 6 | BRADFORD Northern finally snared Deryck Fox at the fourth attempt yesterday — helped by three local businessmen and 200 fans digging into their own pockets . |