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verb
Example Sentences
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In the six games Wales have played under head coach Steve Tandy, they have now conceded 302 points and 42 tries.
From BBC
In Brooklyn, 32-year-old Alex Wedel tries to put at least a few hundred dollars into his Fidelity investment account and his Roth IRA every month.
It was a game that threw up dozens of cameos to ponder, not just the creation and execution of the Scotland tries but the bare-knuckle stuff they delivered in defence.
From BBC
Theo tries his best to be a sensitive and supportive husband, but Sally can’t seem to get what she needs from him.
From Los Angeles Times
“He tries to make a buck on both sides. It’s not worth it in the long run, and he’ll pay the price for it.”
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