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try for

verb as in pursue

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Wales had an early setback when lock Adam Beard was forced off injured and replaced by Christ Tshiunza before Rogers superbly held up Kerevi to deny a try for the visitors.

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"It was really disappointing. I kept trying for a good hour before I gave up."

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In addition, the NHS recommends women who are trying for a baby take folic acid supplements for approximately three months before getting pregnant, and for at least 12 weeks after becoming pregnant.

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Hwang tried for 10 years to get Squid Game made, taking out large loans to support his family, before Netflix swooped in.

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Wales led 14-10 at half-time through a try for new cap Blair Murray and a penalty try but Muntz responded with a brilliant solo score.

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

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