try to buy

Example Sentences

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A few asked why the administration hadn’t stepped in earlier to try to buy the fuel terminal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“We try to buy quality used cars,” he said, using Consumer Reports as a guide for reliability.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Investors were unhappy with the company’s decision to try to buy Warner Bros.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Gil contacted his lawyers to try to buy more time.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

“Yesterday, for the first time. And, just like that, they’re going to try to buy it today. I think they’re having a midlife crisis. They’re insane. Why do they have to ruin my life?”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix