- present participle of try.
trying
Example Sentences
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The toy company is trying different things in hopes of repeating the huge success of the 2023 “Barbie” film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
“They’re being flooded with perimenopausal information and they’re trying to find the fountain of youth in an injectable form,” he said, adding that “longevity and fertility are inextricably linked.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
"We are trying to find alternative means, maybe not as effective as the US technology, but at least to be able to maintain our independence, to be able to continue to work," said Niang.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Myanmar has denied deliberately trying to destroy the minority Muslim population, with a government representative telling the court in January that the allegation was "unsubstantiated".
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Ah, no, it’s okay. I know you’re tired. Arlo will bring the food to you. You can stay where you are,” Dad says, trying to sound casual about it.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
