tried

Example Sentences

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"I tried to look out in the ocean as many times as I can. I love being out here," said Morikawa, of the delay.

From Barron's

But he tried, too, to reassure European leaders over the US position on NATO, and on Greenland -- with mixed success.

From Barron's

Lord McDonald made a highly unusual intervention this week, saying he had tried to get in touch with No10 about the possibility of Dame Antonia being appointed and warning "more due diligence" was needed.

From BBC

"The risks he took in the final third and the amount of shots that he tried to take too, it was really positive and that is what we want from him."

From Barron's

I tried to stay calm and told her to use her blouse to wipe off the blood.

From Los Angeles Times