trying

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Rather than the explosive fits of some of Duvall’s other performances, there is a sustained sense of a man trying to control the turmoil within himself.

From Los Angeles Times

Glenn’s raw emotion and her triple axel are her calling cards while trying to stand out in the wide-open women’s field.

From Los Angeles Times

“Whether I play more or not, it doesn’t really affect me much. I’m just trying to get better every day.”

From Los Angeles Times

"It's just one of those things where it's each and every day, I keep trying, I keep progressing," said Woods.

From BBC

Convoys of diplomatic vehicles criss-crossed the rainswept Swiss city, with journalists trying to work out who was going where, as the countries involved kept tight-lipped on how the talks were progressing.

From Barron's