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verb phrase
Example Sentences
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The nuclear deal, which is expected to close later this year, is “our attempt at really trying to get Truth stock substantially higher,” he said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“It’s such a big metro area, and the idea that you need to drive around and visit all the stores in a weekend … we’re trying to make it an achievable goal,” Turner said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
- having a go at
- giving it a shot
- aiming to
- working on
- attempting to
Possible Antonyms
Words in our thesaurus
other words
- succeeding in
- giving up on
- mailing it in
- just doing
- not bothering with
