The deal comes a year after an abortive attempt by management to buy the company.

Two abortive attempts had been made to make a live-action series, in 1981 and 1991.

He shrugged off the abortive attempt and made a grim face.

Their abortive attempt yesterday was the first of the 1997-98 season.

There have also been many abortive attempts to adapt the novel to the screen.

At least they had learned that much from their abortive earlier attempt.

There was one short-lived abortive attempt to split the role in the 12th century.

After two abortive attempts he got hold of her left wrist and held it with both his hands.

Since the abortive attempt to burn the bridge the previous evening, nothing had happened.

The room held several abortive attempts at a decorative theme.