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tries

American  
[trahyz] / traɪz /

noun

  1. plural of try.

verb

  1. third person singular present indicative of try.

    She tries to be at the head of her class.

Example Sentences

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His absence is becoming a bigger problem for Tehran as it tries to negotiate an end to the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Packer grabbed two tries in each half, while hooker Amy Cokayne crossed twice and Helena Rowland also dotted down.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame another valiant Lakers charge Thursday night to win their second game in two tries in the Western Conference semifinals at Paycom Center.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Arm kept its revenue forecast at $1 billion as it tries to gather the supplies needed to meet demand.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Mr. Kellerman tries to put his hands on my shoulders…and my inner cornered badger lashes out.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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