tried

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Chen began by massaging my scalp for about 10 minutes, as I tried not to fall asleep.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Her mom tried to comfort her, but Jessica cried as her dad drove her back to their home in Azle, a small suburb on the northwestern fringe of Fort Worth.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Her solicitor also tried to engage with the care home, responding to new requests for documents that Victoria said they had not been asked for before and sending emails that got no reply.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

In earlier research, linguists tried to avoid similarities between related or nearby languages by selecting samples from distant regions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Tansy tried to put Little Britches down, but she clung like a leech.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck