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tries

noun as in attempt

verb as in experiment, test

verb as in bring before a judge

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Example Sentences

He said he tries to see the fire as a setback but not the end.

When the witch tries to take the shoes off Dorothy's feet, her hands get shocked.

From BBC

But in the meantime, she said, it is facing a serious economic crisis as it tries to fight off rebels and terrorist groups, and is looking for ways to get cash.

Yet they remained firm against the Bengals’ dangerous offense, holding Cincinnati to five of 17 on third down tries and forcing field goals on two first-half red zone drives that helped tilt the game early.

Wales again failed to capitalise on the numerical advantage as Australia scored three tries when down to 14 men with a Faessler double and second for Wright.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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