try for

phrasal verb

tried for; trying for; tries for

: to make an attempt or effort to get (something)

He tried for second place but finished third instead.

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The last several years have been really trying for HR professionals, and there’s no end in sight for the change. —

Alena Botros, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024 The last few years have been very trying for the Pompano Beach, Fla. rapper and his latest releases have all been very emotive and introspective. —

Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Those tempted to try for themselves might be further encouraged by what Reiss describes as a certain degree of familiarity. —

Jack Guy, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024 Rather than opting for a lightweight legging that’s too cold in camp and too warm while moving, the 330 bottoms (named for the 330 grams per square meter merino-and-nylon blend that Sitka uses) do away with trying for versatility. —

Nathan Pipenberg, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for try for