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'.
(..) Move! Come on! - Right! - Come on, lads! I thought we might endure some ill-conceived escape attempt. But not from you. On our return to Port Royal, I granted you clemency. And this is how you thank me? By throwing in (..)2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
(..) we learned we needed his blood to lift the curse. That's what you call ironic. Bring him. I don't care for the situation. Any attempt to storm the caves could turn to an ambush. Not if you're the one doing the ambushing. I convince Barbossa to send his men out with their little boats. (..)2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl