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[trahy] / traɪ /








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“But just try and grab through and just whenever anything works or clicks or whatever, just don’t let it go.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

British Blind Sport runs Have a Go days, external for people with sight loss to try out sports ranging from rugby to rowing for free.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

The Cowboys organization requires that even veterans try out for their place on the squad every year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

That made civil defense crews, firefighters and some volunteers stop and try to help at this chapter of Venezuela's still unfolding tragedy.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

“Earl, you know how hardheaded Mercy could be. Once she made up her mind to try and get her gift back, there was no changing it.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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