The attempt failed, and the Americans took control of the port.

VOA: special.2010.07.15

The attempt failed and, saddened by Eurydice's death, Orpheus spent the rest of his life avoiding the company of women.

但是最终还是失败了，欧律狄刻的死使他万分悲痛，俄耳甫斯在余生中不再要女人相陪。

耶鲁公开课 - 弥尔顿课程节选

The attempt failed. The rocket exploded during the launch.

VOA: special.2009.06.10