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trying

[ trahy-ing ]

adjective

  1. extremely annoying, difficult, or the like; straining one's patience and goodwill to the limit:

    a trying day; a trying experience.

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trying

/ ˈٰɪɪŋ /

adjective

  1. upsetting, difficult, or annoying

    a trying day at the office

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Derived Forms

  • ˈٰ⾱ԲԱ, noun
  • ˈٰ⾱Բ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ٰiԲ· adverb
  • ٰiԲ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ٰiԲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of trying1

First recorded in 1570–80 for the sense “attempting”; 1710–20 for the current sense; try + -ing 2
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"Royal Mail must meet their universal service obligation while trying to compete with private firms who often cherry-pick the most profitable business," says Ms King.

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But when the trio first started out, they weren’t trying to create a new Coachella stage — they say they were just trying to make a creative experience.

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Essentially, the McLaren car is not giving Norris the feedback he needs for him to trust its front end when he is trying to take it to the limit in qualifying.

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"Day should feel ashamed for trying to spin this as a political conspiracy."

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In trying to stave off effective interest rates on bonds rising to 5%, the US needs deals more than just those in surplus countries.

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