Sentence examples for once he tried from inspiring English sources

Once he tried to imitate Paul Simonon of the Clash by smashing his bass at the end of a show.

Once he tried to break into television writing, Mr. Cannell quickly found he had a knack for its basics.

Once he tried over and again to pick up a 50-pence piece.

Once, he tried to suggest that perhaps it was time to cremate the baby, but Mrs. Kamai only held it tighter.

Once, he tried to give me math lessons, but it didn't work out, and, anyway, I didn't really need them.

Two weeks ago, Reyes acknowledged that he was worried about how his legs would respond once he tried to sprint at top speed.

Once more, he tried the subject of marriage.

Once, twice, he tried to begin his speech, clearly stunned.

Once down, he tried to force his way back in to rescue his 19-year-old whippet, Sooey.

Once there, he tried calling the Treasury Department and the State Department, but he couldn't get through to anyone who could tell him more.

Once, when he tried to teach Matthew the multiplication tables, Matthew did not understand, and his father yelled at him.