trying
trying
/ˈtraɪ ɪŋ/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) hard to endure
- (adj) extremely irritating to the nerves
Synonym(s)
Usage(s):
- The teenager is trying to grasp the responsibilities and freedoms that come with entering the second epoch of life that between childhood and adulthood.
- Yeah, FYI: I'm pretty sure that if you're trying to do that Trojan Horse thingy as a strategy, you don't tell people about it.
- Finance costs will rise as the economy recovers, so trying to time real estate might not pay off.
Quotes
- "I had some tiredness in my thigh when I started the game and it was difficult," he said. "I was limping and I was trying to stay in the game but in the end I could not help anybody. I hope to be fit for Saturday, I want to play for that...on Jul 7, 2010 By: Diego Forlan Source: Sportinglife.com
- "Staying in Atlanta provides the best opportunity to win today and in the future," he said. "My five years with the Hawks have been the best of my career, and I look forward to my teammates and I trying to reach our ultimate goal together,...on Jul 8, 2010 By: Joe Johnson Source: The Associated Press
- "We've never had anything like this in my time that I can remember," New Jersey Nets president Rod Thorn said. "There have been big-time free agents before, but never this many teams that are trying to woo them. So it's unprecedented."on Jun 30, 2010 By: Rod Thorn Source: The Associated Press
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