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Example Sentences

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Despite his three-foot birdie try on 18 lipping out he still won by three shots and was the only player to finish in the red.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"Honestly, he's beaten him in a phone booth. There aren't many players that can score that try on the planet, it's a great moment. He's building a highlights reel quickly."

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Seven months after Proudfoot's visit, Ashman scored a try on his Scotland debut against Australia at Murrayfield.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode brand had just debuted at Sephora, drawing crowds eager to take selfies and try on lip gloss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

I try on those words as if they're a new pair of slippers that don't quite fit.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman