try
B2Frequent NGSL-1UK /traɪ/US /traɪ/
Meaning
noun
an act of trying to do something
“I doubt they'll be able to help but it's worth a try (= worth asking them).”
verb
to make an attempt or effort to do or get something
“I don't know if I can come but I'll try.”
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“And help us try to picture what it would take”
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“I'll try to make this as interesting as”
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“those scenarios for example you can try”
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