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Example Sentences
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The following morning, staff including those who were on leave turned up to try to do repairs.
Some sleuths have resorted to studying body language as they try to pierce the veil of secrecy.
In the opening round all four players attempted two dunks, receiving a score between 40 and 50 per try.
From Los Angeles Times
"I filmed it with my friend Beau and we were in this cave, trying to catch lizards," he said.
From BBC
The initial response focused on trying to bring another vessel alongside to offload the Sea Empress' cargo of crude oil.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.