It was a successful 'attempt at' climbing Mount Everest. = It was a successful 'attempt on' Mount Everest.
In an 'attempt' [='effort'] to raise money, the school will begin charging admission to school concerts.
She failed her driving test on the first 'attempt' but she succeeded on her second 'attempt'.
(..) Messengers from collapsing time, but it was this... it was this that allowed them to do it. We fear the Witness, yet my attempt to rewrite history resulted in the destruction of time itself. You don't get to decide it's over just because you've given up hope. We've exhausted hope, James. (..)2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8