Examples of 'trying to keep' in a sentence

Meaning of "trying to keep"

The phrase 'trying to keep' implies putting effort or attempting to maintain or preserve something. It suggests that the person is working hard to hold onto something, whether it be a job, a relationship, or a possession. It conveys the idea of making an active effort to prevent loss or maintain stability

How to use "trying to keep" in a sentence

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trying to keep
I am trying to keep my heart episode under wraps.
He said he was just trying to keep her quiet.
We are trying to keep everyone in that courtroom alive.
These men are just trying to keep us safe.
Trying to keep his fingers in the dam.
I thought we were trying to keep the bill down.
And trying to keep up with everybody talking.
Rawlings went broke trying to keep that suit going.
Trying to keep her in a positive frame of mind.
You are not trying to keep them apart.
Trying to keep you from being a pack of fools.
It was our way of trying to keep things rolling.
Trying to keep lobsters in and crabs out.
Do not bother trying to keep me on the line.
Trying to keep a low profile on that one.

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If anyone understands trying to keep a family together.
I am trying to keep the situation under control.
Whoever it is you are trying to keep me away from.
I am trying to keep him on his best behavior.
Just remember we are trying to keep a low profile.
I am trying to keep my son out of more trouble.
I am the only one trying to keep it together.
I am trying to keep busy to stop myself thinking.
I thought you were trying to keep your distance.
I am trying to keep feelings out of this mission.
I know why you are trying to keep us apart.
I was trying to keep the public calm then.
And he was not just trying to keep himself.
I was trying to keep you out of all this.
I have been busting my ass trying to keep this.
Cops are trying to keep things under wrap.
I am brokering a little deal trying to keep it quiet.
I am just trying to keep my head above water.
Looks like he lost everything trying to keep it.
We are just trying to keep this neighborhood safe.
Millions of bored parents just trying to keep their.
I am only trying to keep up with the sign.
I figured there were something you were trying to keep quiet.
Too busy trying to keep him alive.
I practically killed myself trying to keep up.
They were trying to keep the police in check.
And some people have been trying to keep us apart.
I am just trying to keep it inside this prison.
I was practically breathless trying to keep up with him.
I was trying to keep this off your radar.
Your idea of help is trying to keep order.
I am trying to keep this whole thing together.
This is my way of trying to keep you alive.
I am trying to keep up the chatter real loud.
This whole time he was trying to keep us safe.

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Examples of using Trying
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Coolness was about not trying to look cool
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