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Free sign upThe phrase "try and find" is correct and appropriate to use in written English.
It is a common expression that means to make an effort or attempt to locate or discover something. It is especially useful when giving instructions or advice to someone. Example: "If you can't find your keys, try and find them in the kitchen. That's usually where you leave them."
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But try and find one.
So you try and find the edges.
We'll try and find a bear".
I will try and find some things".
We are headed north to try and find out why.
Let me try and find out whether that is true.
Nobody has ever bothered to try and find out.
So I try and find things to do.
"You have to first and foremost try and find common ground, try and find a common foundation".
"We can try and find the Japanese warplane," he said.
So I went off to try and find that hospital.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com