tried

Example Sentences

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In “Lost Worlds: How Humans Tried, Failed, Succeeded, and Built Our World,” he speaks for the ordinary people of the past in their concrete reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"Tried not to get too high because of the wind. It was a great shot."

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

In future when people moan about all the creative players not being on the pitch together, he can say, "Tried that, 0-0 against Greece. Now what's your point?"

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

Tried to get the best shot every day.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2024

Tried to open my eyes wider and loosen my jaw a little to wipe it back to regular.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds