try on

Example Sentences

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I tried my clothes on to make sure they still fit right, then tried on a backup outfit before returning to the green sweater.

From Literature

I took a deep breath and tried on a smile, which might have been a mistake because it made her look even more nervous.

From Literature

Even me trying on a wedding dress yesterday made me laugh because I was like, “This is not happening for me anytime soon.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Honestly, he's beaten him in a phone booth. There aren't many players that can score that try on the planet, it's a great moment. He's building a highlights reel quickly."

From Barron's

Scotland's speed was proving too much for England's depleted defence and, after Russell went wide to Steyn on the right, play swept across field with unmarked back-row forward Ritchie scoring a try on the left.

From Barron's