Example sentences of "try [v-ing] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | I 'll have to try praying to Mohammed . |
| 2 | Although it said that he would be ‘ interrogated and tried according to the country 's law ’ , to AI 's knowledge no formal charges have been brought against him in court . |
| 3 | Making matters worse there were slip ups too when she tried miming to a backing tape . |
| 4 | Tried moving to right but then too close to frame . |
| 5 | I 've never been a person for holidays but when I was sixteen I left drama college , with my grant , and tried hitching to Cairo ; that 's my idea of travelling . |
| 6 | I 've never been a person for holidays but when I was sixteen I left drama college , with my grant , and tried hitching to Cairo ; that 's my idea of travelling . |
| 7 | He tried protesting to Selkirk , who simply struck him across the mouth and pushed him through the metal-studded door . |
| 8 | Sometimes she tried talking to him about India , with a genuine impulse to do what she could . |
| 9 | He had studied and pondered the case , and was immersed in it ; he tried talking to both Marco and Eddie , and pursues Marco for the promise that could save Eddie 's life . |
| 10 | Later , Miss Logan would try picturing to herself her employer 's curious serenity of face and confidence of carriage as they started down the mountain ; she exhibited contentment bordering on smugness . |
| 11 | Radio broadcasts are another good means , but you should also try listening to the television . |
| 12 | You could try writing to a ramp builder , like Rare Unit or Freestyle Ramps for example . |
| 13 | Why not try writing to Corky and asking him ? |
| 14 | Erm , Why not try writing to Corky ? |
| 15 | A lot of the members told me I was very good — I could pull clubs well and read greens — and I should try going to the Bing Crosby to work for a pro in the tournament . |
| 16 | And as for yourself , you too should try talking to a friend or relative whom you trust — the chances are that they may already have realised that things are going badly . |
| 17 | CATHERINE I could try talking to him , if you like . |
| 18 | You can now start venturing away from your measured route and start looking for additional ways to clock up the extra miles — try walking to the shops instead of driving ; try parking the car further away from work and walking the rest of the way ; or getting off the bus or train one or two stops from your destination and walking the rest of the way . |
| 19 | Try climbing to a higher altitude . |
| 20 | If this fails , try writing to the manager . |
| 21 | ‘ He said , ‘ let's try my method , you 've had the SMG , now try going to the top person and everything will be OK , ’ ' says Ramesh K. ‘ After the amount of hassle we 'd had , we thought we 'd give it a go . ’ |
| 22 | Try speaking to Steve at The Star . |
| 23 | I try speaking to Susan in the morning , but she ca n't see it . |
| 24 | Try switching to hair care products with a light consistency and make sure you rinse out any setting agents thoroughly . |
| 25 | It might be rubbish , try talking to a farmer occasionally . |
| 26 | Try talking to the people at Relate . |
| 27 | Have you tried going to one of these groups or clinics , or |
| 28 | I 've tried speaking to Jean-Paul on the telephone , and it 's hopeless . |
| 29 | The priest then tries counting to five before number six can respond ‘ Not I sir ’ . |
| 30 | Heaven knows I 've tried talking to him , but it gets me nowhere . |