trying

Example Sentences

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Rather than trying to follow and spurring others to follow the dubious dictum “Don’t look away,” we should ask: “Why am I looking away?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

They described not wanting to "take up space" and trying to be "smaller and quieter" in mixed company.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Fuel prices are likely to ease, assuming the cease-fire holds, but airlines will almost certainly keep trying to raise fares and tack on extra charges.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

I’ll also note that any gay person who is into dinosaurs will tell you they’re still trying to dress like Laura Dern’s character in the film.”

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

“It’s okay. I was so focused on trying to get her plumage right, I didn’t hear you behind me.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam