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  • present tense form of try (3rd person singular).
  • plural of try.
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tries

[trahyz] / traɪz /








Example Sentences

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Spin acknowledges reality and tries to tilt it.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Toscano says he tries to balance discretion and disclosure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Shares, which trade under the ticker SMCI, have swung in recent days as Wall Street tries to figure out how long the AI frenzy can last.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“I was mortified. Then she tries about three times and walks off saying that the tractor was too old,” she recalls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He tries to laugh, but it turns into a choked sob.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller



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