Example sentences of "try [v-ing] [adv] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | He even tried sneaking back to the library at night , thinking the Bookman might appear after dark , but had to stop this when he backed into Mr Crangle , who was up to the same thing . |
| 2 | So we might try rounding up to ( 4 , O , 2 ) , but this is not feasible . |
| 3 | ‘ I could try going back to the Steering Committee ’ he said ‘ and simply tell them what 's happened . |
| 4 | Try going back to sheets and blankets after sleeping under a duvet and you 'll probably agree ! |
| 5 | If it feels like the penis is getting soft during sex , try holding on to the base of the condom . |
| 6 | Some women have found that they need to take evening primrose oil for only ten days before their period but , until your PMS eases , it is a good idea to take the capsules every day and then try cutting down to ten-14 days before your period . |
| 7 | ‘ See the post where the little owl has perched ? ’ said the helpful Warden , ‘ call it twelve o'clock , try coming down to a quarter past , near those three lap wings … there 's a chance … ’ |
| 8 | Try standing up to your daughter-in-law . |
| 9 | Try keying in to your edge set or pole plant to co-ordinate timing . |
| 10 | If you have trouble sorting out what your exact goals are , try thinking back to some time in your childhood when you had dreams and aspirations . |
| 11 | Try thinking back to last night , for a start . |
| 12 | ‘ Have n't you tried talking back to them ? ’ said Masklin . |