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'tried' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'tried' with 20 example sentences.


tried adjective

: tested and proved useful or correct

: tested and proved to be reliable


  • I tried to stop that from happening.
  • I tried to hide my disappointment.
  • Somebody tried to kill you.
  • We tried several things, but nothing worked.
  • They tried to kill themselves yesterday.
  • She tried to explain the situation to him.
  • I tried in vain to persuade them.
  • He tried to kill himself.
  • I tried to open the door, but I couldn't.
  • I tried to save you.
  • He tried to hide his anger.
  • He tried to give up smoking several times, but failed.
  • She tried to impress her friends.
  • Nobody can change history, although many have tried.
  • I tried to convince her, but I didn't succeed.
  • The puppy tried to bite my hand.
  • Have you ever tried mint tea?
  • The monkeys tried to steal our food.
  • He tried to make me laugh.
  • I tried to put aside my anger and make peace.
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