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try for

VERB

angle (for)

Synonyms

WEAK

aim for be after cast about for connive conspire contrive fish for hint hunt invite look for maneuver plan plot scheme seek solicit strive

VERB

pursue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attempt seek

STRONG

desire purpose

WEAK

aim for aspire to go in for go out for have a go at strive for work for work toward

Antonyms

WEAK

discontinue eschew give up ignore retreat run away shun stop

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“It’s the kind of idea that you try for a bit, it doesn’t work, and you think maybe you were just too hopeful,” said Mark Sellke, a Harvard statistician at OpenAI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Saints were on the board after 15 minutes with a penalty try for an Ambadiang high tackle on Archie McParland as he looked set to score, with the Castres winger yellow-carded.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Bounce with your hands in front of you as if you’re driving a car down a rocky street, or put your hand above your head and try for an elegant, ballerina-inspired twirl.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Except this time, the decision was left to 15-year-old Javier Zarate, and he chose to give up club soccer to try for straight A’s last year at Garfield High.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

“Look where that kid was standing. I’m allowed to try for a hit. He’s not supposed to stand there.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

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