tried

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France's players tried to keep cool under the on-field sprinklers.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026

He tried to continue, but moments later De la Fuente made the change, with Courtois walking to the bench in tears.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026

Casino operators have tried to thwart the headwinds by offering discounts and other perks to lure visitors to their properties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

But the official said there was a "slight difference" with TikTok since "Meta has indeed always tried to address minor protection online".

From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026

And Sharon tried—she tried every way in the world to tamp herself down.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith