- present participle of try.
trying
Example Sentences
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She wrestled with the struggles her daughter faced while trying to get ahead and deciding to test into one of New York’s ultra-selective specialized public high schools.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
If I am honest, I only bowled five days before the first game because I was building up my strength and trying to get some fitness back.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
But he said he doesn’t regret trying to return to the field the first time around.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
She still does a lot of the pet sitting herself, but she’s trying to pull back and hire more sitters.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
She looks at me like she’s trying to solve a puzzle.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
