trying

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He gave in and was assigned to an army medical unit for a year -- where he met contract soldiers trying to find a way out.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

OpenAI is trying to catch up with its younger rival in the race to win enterprise customers that are paying large amounts of money for AI tools that can improve workplace productivity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In South Wiltshire, another area under restrictions due to polluted water, some farmers are trying their own measures to reduce pollution.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

AI, which finished top of last season's BBC Premier League Predictions League, is also getting involved this time, trying to repeat its domestic success on the international stage.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Yeah, it is a little. But I’m used to it now,” I reply, trying to suppress a smile.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold