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"were trying to" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you are referring to a past event in which someone was attempting to do something. For example: "We were trying to finish the project before the deadline."
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People were trying to understand.
The Knicks were trying to be safe".
Many men were trying to sleep outside.
"They were trying to ride their bikes".
"We were trying to stay focused".
"They were trying to limit our aggressiveness".
They were trying to fire me up.
They were trying to protect me.
Policemen were trying to push people back.
"They were trying to scare my daughter.
They were trying to take control.
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