However, his attempt to buy the team fell through.

His latest attempt to get a job had fallen flat on its face, as always.

He tried to rise to his feet, and after several attempts fell down from weakness.

An initial attempt to sell the chain to key employees fell through after issues with the bank.

He tried to make light of it but the attempt fell miserably flat.

Until last Saturday, each attempt fell short, by only eight hours in one case.

This attempt at a strong statement fell short on several counts.

His attempt at the record fell short by 16 yards.

For example, in season 2, their attempt to retake control of Congress fell short.

His next attempt floated toward the green but fell short, still in the rough.