Examples of 'were trying' in a sentence

Meaning of "were trying"

were trying: This phrase implies that someone or a group of people were making an attempt or effort to achieve a particular goal or outcome.

How to use "were trying" in a sentence

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were trying
Not unless they were trying to hide something.
We were trying to gather some information about something.
And it seemed that we were trying to make a point of it.
We were trying to make things easier for you.
I did not realise you were trying to make a comeback.
We were trying to have a conversation about painting.
Unless you really were trying to hide it from me.
You were trying to activate my ability to cross universes.
I could think you were trying to steal my heart.
We were trying to get you off the raft.
It looked like you were trying to eat him.
And we were trying to go back in time to warn them.
Tell them what you were trying to tell us.
You were trying to dowhat was easy for you.
These local punks were trying to start shit.

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You were trying to hide your real life.
He pulled a gun when we were trying to question him.
You were trying to read my mind right now.
It almost felt like they were trying to communicate.
They were trying to find someone who stole.
And do not tell me you were trying to protect me.
You were trying to protect your real accomplice.
Like once when we were trying to catch a bus.
You were trying to kick him out of office.
I do not think they were trying to kill me today.
They were trying to keep the police in check.
Make it seem like you were trying to protect me.
They were trying to take over his position.
I prefer to think that they were trying to assassinate me.
They were trying to get rid of her in a hurry.
I understand that you were trying to control yourself.
You were trying to help them get out.
It would seem as if she were trying to avoid capture.
You were trying to forget so you could try.
My heart beats as if it were trying to burst out of my chest.
We were trying to sort out this money problem.
These three girls were trying to set me on fire.
You were trying to get ahead by using my creation.
She knew what we were trying to achieve here.
We were trying to figure out how to help you.
I thought these blokes were trying to muscle in on my business.
We were trying to see if this is the bed control.
I know what you were trying to do last night.
We were trying to create a diversion so he could get away.
They said they were trying to diagnose you.
We were trying to finish plans which we were on a clock to complete.
As though she were trying out the throne.
We were trying to relieve the stress of being snake wranglers.
The mailbox you were trying to reach is full.
We were trying to convince your old dad tofiish it.

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