- present participle of try.
trying
Example Sentences
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Collective insurance was deemed more effective than individuals trying to save enough on their own.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
One of the biggest costs wedding venues are facing is the equipment and energy costs of trying to keep a space and food cool, she says.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
She got stuck in traffic trying to flee as the fast-moving fires blocked routes out of the city.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Mr. Futterman’s focus on superstars will leave some readers wishing he’d chronicled the occasional journeyman trying to scrape out wins and paychecks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The little boy’s mom is trying to stuff his wriggling legs into a high chair, but he arches his back and lets out a wail.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
