Although Joe kept on attempting to contact his cousin, he didn't manage to speak to her until the next day.  Despite repeated ........................ TOUCH................... his cousin, J

Complete each of the sentences so that it has similar meaning to the given one, using the word given in bold. Do NOT change the form of the word given.

Although Joe kept on attempting to contact his cousin, he didn't manage to speak to her until the next day. ® Despite repeated ........................ TOUCH................... his cousin, Joe didn't manage to speak to her until the next day.