are trying
- present progressive of try.
Example Sentences
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"They are trying to change the image for the better and get involved in more sport," says Pomroy, technical director for Nauru Soccer and one of eight volunteers aiming to develop football on the island.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Chains are trying to win back shoppers they scared away with menu price increases they made in the wake of the pandemic.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
It is more commonly noticed inside buildings, especially at night when people are trying to sleep.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
Schools are trying to become more flexible as workforce and student needs grow more unpredictable, said Robert Kelchen, a professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville who specializes in education finances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
They are trying to get me to come to terms with what happened there.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
