trying

Example Sentences

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They said they are trying to determine his views on the various issues being debated in the draft text.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

That’s limited the number of opportunities for younger workers trying to gain their first job.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

This woman could genuinely be trying her best to get it all sorted.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

I was just trying to do what I thought was necessary to make this guy think he hired the right guy and make the band sound good.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

He fumbled with the soul, trying to stuff it back into the body.

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