Sentence examples for i trying not from inspiring English sources

Dad and I trying not to stare, staring.

We sat together quietly and with great trepidation — my parents, my little brother, and I — trying not to behave "colored".

I tried not to.

I try not to".

I try not to listen.

I tried not to laugh.

I try not to smile.

But I try not to.

I try not to be.

I try not to, anyway.

I try not to take it personally".