Nor, in his previous attempt at public office, did he even come close.

Issue 7 was passed on May 8, 2007 after three previous attempts.

The results of the campaign were worse than the previous attempt.

Most previous attempts, however, have been north of the city.

He has never won office in four previous attempts, two each for president and the Senate.

Only three previous attempts had been made: in 1927, 1942, and 1986.

He had failed on five previous attempts and nearly died in the process.

He survived a previous attempt on his life in 1960.

After all, in 12 previous attempts to reach even the final 24 they failed.

That is one reason previous attempts at men's health programs have failed, he said.