Examples of 'tried to keep' in a sentence

Meaning of "tried to keep"

This phrase suggests that the speaker made an effort to maintain or preserve something, such as a relationship, a secret, or an object. It indicates that despite their attempt, they were possibly unsuccessful or faced challenges in their endeavor

How to use "tried to keep" in a sentence

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tried to keep
I have never tried to keep them here.
I tried to keep you from running loose.
But he just tried to keep the cash.
I tried to keep all knowledge of it from you.
She must have tried to keep warm.
We tried to keep you from looking in there.
You have always tried to keep me in check.
He tried to keep that stuff pretty private.
We will say you tried to keep it alive.
I tried to keep him out of the mix.
Their parents tried to keep them apart.
He tried to keep us from giving these to you.
And all because he tried to keep up with us.
You tried to keep us off that coach.
I looked forward and tried to keep my balance.

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She tried to keep her home intact.
The one person who tried to keep me.
I always tried to keep you from understanding.
I closed my eyes and tried to keep control.
We tried to keep it from you as long as we could.
The one you tried to keep quiet.
Tried to keep my house and kids clean.
I have always tried to keep an open mind.
I tried to keep my sanity by developing new hobbies.
I have always tried to keep them clean.
We tried to keep it as close to the original as possible.
He to the very end tried to keep fit.
I just tried to keep pace with you.
It was clear that they tried to keep him.
My parents tried to keep me from bad influences.
You have been kind to me and tried to keep me safe.
But my dad tried to keep us all together.
A kid with a conscience that they tried to keep quiet.
Tried to keep from tumbling into hell.
I have just tried to keep my feet moving.
Tried to keep the old guy cheered up.
But mainly we tried to keep up our morale.
Tried to keep the sun on your back.
And they tried to keep him out.
Tried to keep his fragile support system.
I have always tried to keep that synergy.
I tried to keep an eye on him after that.
The rest of us tried to keep in touch.
She tried to keep my father from hitting me.
This fiance that you tried to keep a secret.
I tried to keep them from finding him.
I was the one who tried to keep her straight.
I tried to keep you alive in his heart.
I have really tried to keep it together.
I tried to keep pody away from them.

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Examples of using Keep
I can not keep running people over
I would not even be able to keep it down
So it could not keep swimming to keep breathing
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Examples of using Tried
I tried to reach him for half an hour
They have never been tried or convicted of a crime
Tried to get in once but could not
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