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try for

VERB

angle (for)

Synonyms

WEAK

aim for be after cast about for connive conspire contrive fish for hint hunt invite look for maneuver plan plot scheme seek solicit strive

VERB

pursue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attempt seek

STRONG

desire purpose

WEAK

aim for aspire to go in for go out for have a go at strive for work for work toward

Antonyms

WEAK

discontinue eschew give up ignore retreat run away shun stop

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The returning Robert Baloucoune scored a superb try for brief respite, but Baptiste Erdocio and Wilfrid Hounkpatin responded in brutal fashion to end any faint hopes of a comeback.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

This is at least Kapelovitz’s fourth try for office, following failed runs for L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

She says she's not ready to try for another baby because of her experience.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

For Newcastle, Wade was on hand to score his second Prem try for them and the 95th of his career to move within six of Chris Ashton's all-time record of 101.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

There was no time to try for another fish.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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