Sentences with try
try
T t - He secretly tried to block her advancement in the Party. [VERB to-infinitive]
- It wasn't that she'd really expected to get any money out of him; it had just seemed worth a try.
- The use of and instead of to after try is very common, but should be avoided in formal writing: we must try to prevent (not try and prevent) this happening
- He has started a privatisation programme to try and win support from the business community. [V and inf]
- My partner and I have been trying for a baby for two years. [VERB + for]
- It's best not to try a new recipe for the first time on such an important occasion. [VERB noun]
- Have you tried the local music shops? [VERB noun]
- Bob tried the door. To his surprise, it opened. [VERB noun]
- He suggested that those responsible should be tried for crimes against humanity. [be VERB-ed + for]
- The French, who led 21-3 at half time, scored eight tries.
- He tried to climb a cliff
- try her cheese flan
- He tries my patience
- Job was sorely tried
- Rigors that try one's stamina
- To try a new recipe
- To try one's fortune in another city
- Try it before you say it's simple.
- To try a new method; to try a recipe out.
- To try a new field; to try a new book.
- Will you try a spoonful of this and tell me what you think of it?
- To try one's patience.
- Try all the doors before leaving.
- Try to complete the examination.
- To have a try at something.
- I gave it the old college try and finally found an apartment.
- She's been trying it on ever since the inheritance came through.