trying

Example Sentences

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"So, we've got the challenge of trying to pull those two together and what we're seeing is significant job losses in the region."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Recent days of hostilities showed how close the two foes have come to the edge even while trying to keep their military actions measured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I do not think of myself as a guy who’s above trying out little bells and whistles.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

"I'm just simply a referee who's trying to live his dream, the biggest dream of my life, to come to the World Cup."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I asked, trying to get him to crack.

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