trying

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The aviator survived and evaded capture for 36 hours in a remote, mountainous part of Iran, with local forces trying to hunt him down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“We’re trying to end homelessness, not have people recycle back to homelessness,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

He was trying to sell me a hotel breakfast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

This two-crew system allows the workload to be divided up, particularly in a congested air environment where the pilot is trying to evade threats.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Normally, I’d be worried that the airline was trying to message me, that I’d miss the flight, but with every step forward, I feel lighter on my feet.

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