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feeble attempts

CEFR: C1
Lacking physical strength, conviction, or effectiveness; weak, inadequate, and unsuccessful efforts to resolve a serious crisis.

Synonyms

  • ineffectual efforts
  • half-hearted tries

Example Sentence

The corporation made only feeble attempts to curb carbon emissions before state regulatory fines were imposed.

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