try
verb (used with object)
to attempt to do or accomplish.
has tried
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present perfectof try (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The company also said Iran has tried to use its models to target U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
As someone who has tried tirelessly to self-direct a family photo—or a spouse—I am very eager to try this out more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Macron has tried to do the same in France but the country's top court struck down the proposed law on freedom of expression grounds in August.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Meanwhile, the food industry has tried to keep up with consumers’ interests in things like protein and fiber, as wellness trends and increased GLP-1 use reshape diets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Payne has tried all kinds of techniques to reduce this bias.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
