English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "Try" in Example Sentences
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311389	She tried to lift the box, but found it impossible.	CK	1
887472	She tried to persuade him not to decline the offer.	CK	1
1094952	Tom decided to give up trying to keep up with Mary.	CK	1
1025159	Tom is a picky eater and seldom tries anything new.	CK	1
1894509	Tom is the kind of guy who likes to try new things.	CK	1
1199297	Tom knew better than to try to kiss Mary in public.	CK	1
1027864	Tom tried to cheer Mary up, but she kept on crying.	CK	1
1889717	Tom tried to control his breathing and remain calm.	CK	1
1027860	Tom tried to get the splinter out of Mary's finger.	CK	1
1092625	Tom tried to prevent Mary from going to the police.	CK	1
1024060	Tom tries to do some light exercises every morning.	CK	1
1903333	Tom was trying to defuse the bomb when it exploded.	CK	1
1092272	Tom will try to convince Mary to accept your offer.	CK	1
953077	A lot of people are now trying to sell their houses.	CK	1
3287444	Does that seem like something you might want to try?	CK	1
249813	I can't figure out what the writer is trying to say.	CK	1
2406559	I spent the morning trying to figure out what to do.	CK	1
1934724	I've been trying to get a little exercise every day.	CK	1
1837960	Tom could sense that Mary was trying to impress him.	CK	1
1029421	Tom couldn't figure out what Mary was trying to say.	CK	1
1095038	Tom couldn't understand what Mary was trying to say.	CK	1
1094965	Tom decided that it would be fun to try paragliding.	CK	1
1316522	He tried to be brave while he was being held hostage.	CK	1
2330029	I guess I don't understand what you're trying to say.	CK	1
242066	If you try your best now, happiness will come to you.	CK	1
2448464	It was hard to figure out what Tom was trying to say.	CK	1
909506	She has spent hours at the gym trying to lose weight.	CK	1
1026424	Tom didn't even try to get his homework done on time.	CK	1
1092889	Tom spent all day trying to fix the leak in the roof.	CK	1
1889715	Tom squints his eyes when trying to read small print.	CK	1
2434610	Tom tried to convince Mary that it was time to leave.	CK	1
1092636	Tom tried to explain to Mary how to solve the puzzle.	CK	1
1092271	Tom will try to finish the work as early as possible.	CK	1
2057871	You're just trying to shift blame away from yourself.	CK	1
2034489	I don't want to waste my time trying to do this again.	CK	1
1027562	I doubt that Tom understands what I tried to tell him.	CK	1
1934705	I've been trying to spend a little more time with Tom.	CK	1
500889	No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't please him.	CK	1
1096375	No matter what I try, I can't seem to give up smoking.	CK	1
887474	She tried to persuade him to buy her a pearl necklace.	CK	1
2042966	Tell us what you want and we'll try to get it for you.	CK	1
1096348	There are some things that you should never try doing.	CK	1
61054	These jeans feel too tight. May I try on another size?	CK	1
1874285	Tom tried to break up the fight between Mary and John.	CK	1
280433	Try to be as polite as you can when asking directions.	Zifre	1
2301397	I can try to forget, but I don't think I'll be able to.	CK	1
1934737	I've been trying to figure out how Tom did what he did.	CK	1
1934735	I've been trying to figure out where Tom hid the money.	CK	1
2359299	I've been up all night trying to figure out what to do.	CK	1
1837964	No matter how hard Tom tried, he couldn't impress Mary.	CK	1