“There was always one more attempt—and one more failure.” (Page 151, Big Book)
One more attempt to drink sufficiently to get the hit but without consequences.
One more attempt to wrest happiness and satisfaction from the world by managing well.
One more attempt to bring about change in the world by changing something material.
One more attempt to help those who do not want help.
One more attempt to find security in the physical world.
One more attempt to impress.
One more attempt to flatter.
One more attempt to control.