He noted the ominous convergence of ships, but did not attempt evasive action.

The Panic of 1873 hit the country hard during his presidency, and he never attempted decisive action to alleviate distress.

He subsequently accused them of attempting to blackmail the government, and threatened to place their operations under military control if they attempted further action.

Individuals band together when attempting collective action in order to overcome the power of their opponent.

Then - no matter what the risk - The Shadow would attempt action.

The banks attempted co-ordinated action in September, but on a far smaller scale.

If they attempted hostile action now, it was unlikely to succeed, and their hostility would be reported back to the alien authorities.

Perhaps he suspected that on my home turf I would attempt violent action.

Mike leaves with Joanie to attempt legal action against Duke.

I was about to attempt action when the Digger who held me rumbled up to the work-base and stopped.