was trying
- past progressive of try.
Example Sentences
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It wasn’t clear whether the ExploitGym problems the model was trying to solve were more difficult than the attack it mounted to steal the answers—or if they even found any answers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Producers including the Brazil, Kazakhstan, United States and Venezuela were increasing their production, and China was trying to cut its imports, it added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
She allegedly appeared to be using the controls as if she was trying to steal the boat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Streeting replied "absolutely not" when asked if he was "trying to do defence on the cheap".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Frances was trying to draw her out, but Anna May only answered with a washed-out half smile.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
