Sentence examples for in return for trying from inspiring English sources

Meanwhile, Manhattan's attempt to duplicate the congestion charges of London and Stockholm failed to win the necessary political support, despite the offer of a generous federal subsidy in return for trying the experiment.

In return for trying to rein in the Haqqanis, Pakistan will be looking for a friendly Afghanistan and for ways to stem the growing Indian presence there, Pakistani and American officials said.

Kaneria was handed a lifetime ban by the England and Wales Cricket Board after he was described as "cajoling and pressurising" Westfield into accepting cash in return for trying to concede a set number of runs during a Pro40 match.

He is accused of receiving a total of more than $45,000 from two friends, a businessman and a lawyer, in return for trying to influence colleagues who were investigating fraud and other charges against them.

The wasting disease afflicting Britain's political life was only confirmed when it emerged that two lords faced suspension – which would be the first such suspension since the 17th century – for having taken money in return for trying to change the law of the land.

The board's former vice chairman, Peter Voss, resigned in May before pleading guilty to taking money in return for trying to help a Texas company win a Postal Service contract and submitting vouchers for first-class airline tickets he did not use.

To increase the likelihood that you get something in return for your concession, try to explicitly but diplomatically demand reciprocity.

Six months earlier, he had jumped on to the Silicon Valley bandwagon by starting a venture-capital "incubator" that, in return for some shares, tries to help turn good ideas into well-run start-up businesses.

Some customers may try to secure last-minute discounts in return for immediate payment or try and arbitrarily extend payment terms, so your credit controller needs to have the confidence to stand their ground and secure full, timely payment.

A former member of Bill Clinton's cabinet says fears that the industry could throw its money behind the populist rightwing backlash against public insurance have scared the Obama White House into pulling back from the most significant reforms in return for healthcare companies not trying to scupper the entire legislation.

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