trying

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

One source said he fully expected 2026 to be LIV's last season and another felt its leadership was trying to convince itself other revenue could be found.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Kennedy is trying to sell Congress on a 12.5% cut to the U.S.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

“We ultimately all are actuaries, right? We’re all trying to predict and make our decisions based on probabilities,” Beane says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The response comes after Peltz Beckham took to his Instagram Story in January to accuse his parents of “endlessly trying to run” his relationship with his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Running a hand through her wet hair creates a grim mental picture: emerging from the shelter to find reporters in the neighborhood, trying to interview her while she looks like a bedraggled cat.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith