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is trying

  • present progressive of try (3rd person singular).

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The outlook adjustment is the latest blow for a technology heavyweight that is trying to transition its business for the AI era.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Now the state is trying more radical steps.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

OpenAI has pivoted its business to selling AI tools to software developers, and is trying to reassert its lead in the AI race after falling behind its younger rival Anthropic.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

There may also be cases when some governments use information shared in such groups to target their critics, which, Musamali argues, might be what Meta is trying to prevent.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Jimmy’s parking lot is almost filled up, but not everybody is trying to get in the building.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas