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The phrase "and tried to limit" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing efforts to reduce or control something, often in the context of behavior, resources, or risks.
Example: "The committee implemented new policies and tried to limit the amount of waste produced during events."
Alternatives: "and attempted to restrict" or "and sought to reduce".
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He looked a bit out of control, and tried to limit his force to one big step.
He has kept increases in the minimum wage to inflation, and tried to limit union power and disruption during strikes.
On abortion, social conservatives have had much more success now they have stopped screaming for the practice to be made illegal (which few Americans want) and tried to limit it (which most want).
In a memorandum to the Hamilton community, Mr. Tobin said that when writing speeches, as opposed to formal scholarly works, he drew from many sources and tried to limit his internal references, footnotes and direct quotations.
Governor Bush has harshly criticized what he calls the greed of the trial bar and tried to limit their fees for winning multibillion-dollar settlements from the tobacco companies.
Leeds came with a decent game plan and tried to limit the number of chances we had.
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Plan your wardrobe around your shoes, and try to limit the footwear for a short trip.
The defense plays conservatively, packs the paint and tries to limit long rotations.
(He has cut out fried food and tries to limit himself to two glasses of wine a night).
"Keep a low profile and try to limit travelling around as much as possible, particularly at night.
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