Examples of 'were only trying' in a sentence

Meaning of "were only trying"

Were only trying suggests that the individuals or group being referred to were solely engaged in attempting or seeking to accomplish a specific goal or objective

How to use "were only trying" in a sentence

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were only trying
You were only trying to save me from harm.
I know what you were only trying to do.
You were only trying to do what you always do.
I explained to him that you were only trying to help.
They were only trying to get that money.
I realize now that you two were only trying to protect me.
We were only trying to make diapers available to everyone.
Even though you were only trying to be nice.
We were only trying to get it back for her.
He maintained that he and his company were only trying to facilitate unusual dating.
You were only trying to save your people.
In the end he realized that the people were only trying to help him.
You were only trying to be faithful to your duty.
Gerry and Brian were only trying to help.
You were only trying to protect your kingdom.

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But amy pointed out that You were only trying to manipulate me.
You were only trying to meet your needs.
I am sure he would understand you were only trying to get Ringo of his trail.
We were only trying to dry her trousers.
But just between you and me I think you were only trying to protect your son.
They were only trying to get you to safety.
Don't tell me what you were only trying to do.
You were only trying to protect your clan.
Sohyun and Park Kyu were only trying to stop her.
You were only trying to do the decent thing.
Tell them we had no choice, we were only trying to defend ourselves.
You were only trying to stop a suicide attempt.
Reckon they all know now, you were only trying to help.
You were only trying to help a friend.
They were not there to fight, they were only trying to cause some confusion.
They were only trying to help me get better.
I know you do not like being surprised, but we were only trying to please you.
I know you were only trying to calm me.
I appreciate that in your very confused way… you were only trying to help.
We figured they were only trying to scare us off.
Sorry fariz… i guess it never crossed my mind that you were only trying to help.
You were only trying to protect yourself.
I told you so! We were only trying to help.
You were only trying to get me to shape up.
You got to move on . You were only trying to help.
We were only trying to understand the game.
The boys and I were only trying to help.
We were only trying to take care of her.
We do not want any trouble . We were only trying to help.
We were only trying to warn him off.
So, I am an ordeal to you and you were only trying to run away.
You were only trying to protect her.
I was only trying to find… You were only trying to do what you always do.
We were only trying to buy him out.
But in their defense, They were only trying to get you to safety.

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Coolness was about not trying to look cool
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Examples of using Only
Only yesterday he cussed me out something fierce
If she would only learn to behave herself
Only thing possessing him was a sixer of pabst
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