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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Leading the way for the Red Storm in the win over Creighton was guard RJ Luis Jr., who had 29 points and 10 rebounds in the huge victory.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Still, as part of a healthy diet, probiotics may be worth a try for adults struggling to regulate their bowel movements.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
But don’t just take our word for it—give the recipe a try for yourself.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Inside In addition to its atypical shape, the 4K SE departs from the room-to-room portable crowd by not even trying for a sleek, modern look.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Still, as part of a healthy diet, probiotics may be worth a try for adults struggling to regulate their bowel movements.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
But don’t just take our word for it—give the recipe a try for yourself.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Inside In addition to its atypical shape, the 4K SE departs from the room-to-room portable crowd by not even trying for a sleek, modern look.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Try for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/try%20for. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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