She turned away from him in an obvious attempt to compose herself.

He would be suspicious of such an obvious attempt to win his support.

Later, she changed her hair red in an obvious attempt to get Carter's attention.

How did Bonds react after what seemed like such an obvious attempt to hit him?

That's an obvious attempt to exploit public anger at Congress.

Later, it was seen as an obvious attempt to avoid suspicion.

She shifted slightly in an obvious attempt to feel what Daniel felt.

The show is an obvious attempt to get visitors to consider the effect of environment on art.

He turned away in an obvious attempt at breaking off the conversation.

This is an obvious attempt to keep the opposition out of the elections.