intento fallido

m.

false try, bungled attempt.

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(n.) = false start, failed attempt, bungled attempt

Ex. This article looks at reasons why the electronic journal has suffered a false start, basing conclusions on an analysis of two electronic journal projects.

Ex. The decision to terminate access to the database, which was started 15 years ago, followed a failed attempt to find a buyer.

Ex. In fact, neither Hitler's bungled attempts nor mad cow disease have anything to do with modern genetic manipulation.

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(n.) = false start, failed attempt, bungled attempt

Ex: This article looks at reasons why the electronic journal has suffered a false start, basing conclusions on an analysis of two electronic journal projects.

Ex: The decision to terminate access to the database, which was started 15 years ago, followed a failed attempt to find a buyer.

Ex: In fact, neither Hitler's bungled attempts nor mad cow disease have anything to do with modern genetic manipulation.