try to buy

Example Sentences

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“We try to buy quality used cars,” he said, using Consumer Reports as a guide for reliability.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

I try to buy a book every day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Gil contacted his lawyers to try to buy more time.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

A third tout - Jamal, who operates in the Home Counties - did not try to buy our login details but offered to sell us tests.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

“By showing him my house. I’m going to try to buy us more time for Mom to come up with the rest of the money or for me to finish building—or both.”

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio