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trying

[trahy-ing] / ˈtraɪ ɪŋ /


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"We have all this amazing data now, and we're trying to combine it with other data to find useful things. There are so many places that could benefit from this type of analysis."

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

With higher prices at the pump, truck drivers, especially owner-operators who typically cover their own expenses, are trying to find ways to mitigate their costs if they can’t pass that onto customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He just might be trying to help justify SpaceX’s valuation.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Earning $1,500 a month and trying to save up to move out was challenging.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

He gathered as many fragments as he could, arranging them, trying to piece back together his friend.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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