trying

Example Sentences

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With work, I’m always on edge and trying to hold onto this thing that could be taken away from me any day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

For those consumers who want choices, it means something uncomfortable: They can keep trying harder to avoid the giants, but the giants keep getting bigger anyway.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

But having signed a new contract, O'Neill and his young, growing group of players can have their full focus on trying to reach a major tournament.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Now, Beijing is trying to industrialize something stranger: humanoid robots that can assemble parts, inspect products, move boxes and eventually take on some of the repetitive work still done by humans.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

“I’m trying to tell you Calvin just woke up. He’s going to be okay . . . and he’s asking for you.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith