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    trying

    US /ˈtraɪɪŋ/

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    UK /ˈtraɪɪŋ/

    A1
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To make an effort, to attempt to do something
    I'm trying to climb the mountain!
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To examine someone or something in a court of law
    The judge was trying her for murder
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To test to see if it is good or you like it
    They were trying their aunt's cooking
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To make a person go through hardship; test
    The difficult exam was trying the students
    adj.AdjectiveDifficult; giving you a bad time
    He's currently having at a trying time because he lost his dog
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To examine something to see if it works
    They are trying the new machine

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    • "trying to decide whether to go to college,

      "trying to decide whether to go to college,

    • and there's one other part that I'm trying to figure out.

      and there's one other part that I'm trying to figure out.

    A2

    The Greatest Innovations In Formula One

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    • Type 79 and Brabham's team led by Gordon Murray were trying to figure out ways of beating

      Type 79 and Brabham's team led by Gordon Murray were trying to figure out ways of beating

    B1

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    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • medication that's applied in America today, we're trying to sort of override the immune

      medication that's applied in America today, we're trying to sort of override the immune

    B1

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    08:39The "Boyfriend" Tag (ft. Troye Sivan) | Tyler Oakley #TROYLER
    • - Get on my level, Tyler. - I literally am trying

      - Get on my level, Tyler. - I literally am trying

    A2

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • ARE TRYING TO MAKE UP

      ARE TRYING TO MAKE UP

    • WAS TRYING TO GET A

      WAS TRYING TO GET A

    B1

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    04:53vitamin C - graduation (friends forever).mp4
    • Still be trying to break every single rule

      Still be trying to break every single rule

    A2

    Boost your metabolism and get rid of your belly fat

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    • trying to get and when we find it if that works we tested

      trying to get and when we find it if that works we tested

    B1

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    14:56I LOST my horse in Minecraft (REAL TEARS) - Part 4
    • Don't laugh at me, Jörgen. I'm trying here.

      Don't laugh at me, Jörgen. I'm trying here.

    • Oh my god, dude. let's- let's bounce, Jörgen. These people are trying to swindle us

      Oh my god, dude. let's- let's bounce, Jörgen. These people are trying to swindle us

    B1

    Does Protein Powder Work? (Spoiler: YES, but there's a catch)

    05:55Does Protein Powder Work? (Spoiler: YES, but there's a catch)
    • But we know that protein needs are higher in those people who are deliberately trying to achieve muscle hypertrophy.

      But we know that protein needs are higher in those people who are deliberately trying to achieve muscle hypertrophy.

    • But if you're an average person like me just trying to stay fit, then protein shakes will help you a bit, but not as much as getting to the gym and actually doing the work.

      But if you're an average person like me just trying to stay fit, then protein shakes will help you a bit, but not as much as getting to the gym and actually doing the work.

    B1

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    • And so it's not probably surprising that they are trying to find ways to cut those costs.

      And so it's not probably surprising that they are trying to find ways to cut those costs.

    • They're also trying to find ways to look better on financial accounting terms.

      They're also trying to find ways to look better on financial accounting terms.

    B1