trying  /ˈtraɪ ɪŋ/ ? Meaning of "trying"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) hard to endure
  2. (adj) extremely irritating to the nerves

Usage(s):

  1. The teenager is trying to grasp the responsibilities and freedoms that come with entering the second epoch of life that between childhood and adulthood.
  2. 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.
  3. Finance costs will rise as the economy recovers, so trying to time real estate might not pay off.

Quotes

  1. "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

  2. "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

  3. "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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