trying

Example Sentences

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In the few months since he reached this southernmost tip of Europe, hundreds of others have died trying.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

OpenAI is trying to catch up with its younger rival in the race to win enterprise customers that are paying large amounts of money for AI tools that can improve workplace productivity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In South Wiltshire, another area under restrictions due to polluted water, some farmers are trying their own measures to reduce pollution.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

You can see when someone’s trying to tap, tap, tap on a deal.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I take a deep breath, trying to exhale every thought, every feeling I’ve ever had about Boat Boy.

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