trying

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Following the verdict, Carrie Jenkins said her family was trying to rebuild their lives "as Rhys would have wanted", and "to make the most of each day" with the support of friends and the community.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The prices of public securities reflect the known demand for existing AI services but underestimate the potential for what the AI labs are trying to build.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Other companies, analysts have noted, are trying to expand production to meet demand.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

They looked like kids trying and failing to win a giant stuffed panda at the state fair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

She was busy painting a portrait of Jerry Garcia or making dream catchers or trying to launch a restaurant that served nothing but herbal teas.

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