Examples of 'trying to look' in a sentence

Meaning of "trying to look"

The phrase 'trying to look' suggests that someone is making an effort to appear or seem a certain way. It often implies that the person is attempting to project a particular image or demeanor, possibly for the purpose of fitting in, impressing others, or concealing their true thoughts or feelings. The full meaning of the phrase depends on the context in which it is used

How to use "trying to look" in a sentence

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trying to look
Your masterpiece is only trying to look masterpiecey.
I am trying to look like that boyfriend of hers.
My guess is he was just trying to look like a lefty.
I was trying to look away and not move.
Now you are just trying to look cool.
Trying to look plain and a little desperate.
We are just trying to look out for you.
Trying to look comfortable examining a potted plant.
They are new but trying to look old.
Always trying to look like a goddamn citizen.
Look at this guy trying to look cool.
Still trying to look for his parents.
Coolness was about not trying to look cool.
You are trying to look very dashing today.
But there are people trying to look for me.

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We are trying to look at the big picture here.
Today is a day for trying to look forward.
We were trying to look cool by dressing like that.
I have completely given up trying to look cute.
I am just trying to look out for you.
He really was funny when he was trying to look menacing.
I am just trying to look stylish for my mother.
I do not think they are trying to look there.
I am just trying to look out for my sister.
I understand that you are trying to look cool.
I am just trying to look on the bright side.
As if something or someone were trying to look through him.
I am just trying to look at all the possibilities.
I spend so much time trying to look good.
I am trying to look after myself and my back.
Biggest challenge is trying to look in the mirror.
I am trying to look back and see it all.
They just think of trying to look beautiful.
I am trying to look out for you here.
I took half an hour trying to look nice.
Just trying to look out for myself.
How hard everyone is trying to look cool.
He was trying to look inside the empty crate.
I walked slowly while trying to look around.
Just trying to look out for you.
Especially if you are trying to look impressive.
I was trying to look into his picnic basket.
I know you are just trying to look out for us.
I am trying to look good for your mom.
They are only trying to look bad.
I am trying to look at the good side of humanity.
Women are always trying to look their best.
Trying to look for synergies in the market.
We were just trying to look out for you.
Trying to look like the real thing.

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Examples of using Trying
I think we are trying to recapture something that we never did
Coolness was about not trying to look cool
Trying to find a job will be even harder
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