trying time
Example Sentences
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Apparently, my sister and I were far from alone in turning to the small wonders of nature for solace in a trying time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
My partner and my adult daughter worked together like a well-oiled machine during this trying time.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2025
“I feel like I should feel guilty for being so happy during such a trying time for people.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2025
"We are thankful and very much grateful to our employees who acted so promptly during this shocking and trying time."
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2024
Let us so live in this trying time that when it is all over we islanders can look one another in the eye with the knowledge that we have behaved honorably and fairly.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
