Sentence examples for tried to was from inspiring English sources

The last time we did it (or tried to) was in the late 80's, we were thrown off of 'The Top Of the Pops' television program in the U.K. during rehearsals because we refused to mime properly, I played bass with my shoe, John played guitar atop Anthony's shoulders, and we basically had a wrestling match onstage, making a mockery of the idea that it was a real live performance.

One of the question that the current study tried to was whether the students could apply their newly gained knowledge in new contexts i.e. transcendence.

She tried to be precise.

She tried to be sympathetic.

She tried to be philosophical.

He never tried to be.

I tried to be casual.

Mrs. Ritter tried to be positive.

I tried to be friendly.

I tried to be peaceful.

Mattingly tried to be optimistic.