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trying

[trahy-ing] / ˈtraɪ ɪŋ /


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"He was just trying to find the right story that fits and none of them added up," says Andrew.

From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026

As passengers rushed to rebook flights, book rental cars and reserve hotel rooms, the FAA was trying to diagnose the problem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2026

Scientists have spent decades trying to determine what happens when these regions become organized.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2026

Critics say they’re trying to undermine state rules.

From Barron's ● Nov. 15, 2026

I’m done trying to be someone I’m not.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam


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