Example sentences of "not attempt [to-vb] the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If the specified width is zero ( the initial value ) the interpreter will not attempt to control the overall field width . |
| 2 | Such a forecast would not attempt to predict the moment-to-moment changes that have led to the steady state . |
| 3 | It does not attempt to quantify the overseas impact of Scotch Whisky , except in terms of its contribution to the UK trade balance . |
| 4 | I will not attempt to summarise the close reasoning of that part of the judgment under appeal which explains the reasons why , but for the authority of Reg. v. Director of Serious Fraud Office , Ex parte Saunders , 138 N.L.J. 243 , the Divisional Court would , in company with Mr. Russell Q.C. , have preferred the first of the grounds of relief , but I believe that the following quotations [ 1992 ] 1 All E.R. |
| 5 | Space this year is limited and I will not attempt to summarise the rich record of activity outlined in the Annual Report of the Law Society , but briefly consider how the theme of ‘ One Profession ’ has fared through the year . |
| 6 | Frederica did not attempt to ascertain the fumbled name , having given up interest in stray new people until it was clear that they were of real concern . |
| 7 | He would not attempt to vindicate the incorrect manner in which he had acted and sincerely lamented . |
| 8 | I shall not attempt to distinguish the particular sources of individual ideas . |
| 9 | Orseolo stopped short at Pelješac , and did not attempt to attack the independent city state of Ragusa ( Dubrovnik ) . |