- present participle of try.
trying
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You are both trying to make sure your retirement income matches your lifestyle.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
“We’re not trying to claim that 100% of our portfolio is grown in your back garden,” Cahillane said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
In its report, external, the charity said: "Despite the vast amounts of money provided for the response, many frontline responders are left trying to contain the outbreak with empty hands and empty pockets."
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
Agile Robots is among a crop of start-ups in Germany trying to shift AI from the digital realm into the physical world, with a particular focus on its deployment among the country's traditional manufacturers.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
The telltale flutter of trying a new trapeze skill stirs within you.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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