Sentence examples for tried but from inspiring English sources

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sued but

trials but

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'tried but' is correct and usable in written English
It is used when something has been attempted but not been successful. For example: She tried but was unable to open the door.

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I've tried, but unsuccessfully.

The New York Times

He tried, but he couldn't.

The New Yorker

I tried, but I can't.

The New Yorker

We tried but couldn't.

The New York Times

She tried, but found it tedious.

The New York Times

Priestley: We tried, but not that hard.

The New York Times

Many had tried, but all had failed.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Armstrong tried, but got no takers".

The New York Times

She tried, but she couldn't.

The New York Times

Two have tried, but failed.

The Guardian - Sport

He tried but never was.

The New York Times

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