tried

Example Sentences

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"I was a judge at the Old Bailey from 2005, for many years, and I've tried many homicide cases," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

If I tried that, I would be out on my ear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Fujimori, 51, has already tried and failed to reach the presidency three times.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

There was one heavily affected community that revolted whenever the group tried to enter.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

“Remember that time they tried to get us to braid corn?”

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