Were the reforms a real attempt to change Communism?

Why are you so doubtful about my attempts to change them?

And what made it possible was the fact that each attempt to hit the ball changed the neurological framework of the memory itself.

Many of Mississippi's white residents deeply resented the outsiders and any attempt to change their society.

"I really do think that there's something about history that resists attempts to change it."

Mallory asked, a transparent attempt to change the subject.

The first attempt at Emancipation was over, but in the meantime society had changed.

Her attempt at levity didn't change the fact that she wasn't having any of it.

"You should see the pay-per-view adult movies- not even an attempt to change the titles for appearance."

For example, Martha's first attempt at running away from home probably won't significantly change Sam, her father.