Sentence examples for gone on trying from inspiring English sources

Furious Democrats in Congress passed legislation to codify the doctrine into law in 1987 and 1991, but these attempts were vetoed by Reagan and George Bush, respectively; Democrats have gone on trying to make the Fairness Doctrine law to this day, but have always been stymied by adamant Republican opposition.

"One of our clients lost a hundred and ten million on them," he went on, trying unsuccessfully to contain his glee.

Even on screen, everyone's always living in time, checking out what's going on, trying to find out when, exactly, they are.

He's probably got less chances than I'm going to have," Hewitt went on, trying to wind up the pressure on Henman.

"It's wonderful that Woody keeps setting his movies in foreign locations," I went on, trying to be positive (silently: you musn't speak aloud during the performance).

"Every day, I am out trying to tell what's going on, trying to edit movies and videos with the school.

But go on, try to characterize these races as rational and wholesome entertainment after watching Sunday's crash.

Aren't they brilliant?! Go on, try them on.

If there's a health-care "revolution" going on, try telling that to the more than 6.5 million Californians who lack health insurance coverage.

As the party goes on, try and talk to and interact with everyone.

If you don't feel comfortable talking to your parents about what's going on, try calling Child Line or the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (UK).