trying

Example Sentences

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“I’m reaching out to my people at FBI and DOJ. Trying to get him out,” he texted the group.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

However, he added: "Trying to force the prime minister out before we know what policy direction we're bringing in, is not a serious way of conducting ourselves."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

"Trying -- and even failing -- to lose weight is not harmful. But giving up altogether may be."

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Appeared in the April 28, 2026, print edition as 'Suspect Accused Of Trying To Kill President'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Trying to help remedy the imbalance, I pushed for us to consider law students coming from other state schools and from historically black colleges like Howard University.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama