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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Trying' in a Sentence

"Causing extreme annoyance, difficulty, or similar challenges; testing one's patience and goodwill to the limit." more

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The spelling test was trying for the students, but they did their best.
Sally found the long wait at the doctor's office very trying.
Jimmy had a trying time learning to ride his bicycle without training wheels.
The puzzle was trying for Timmy, but he solved it eventually.
Mary's attempt to build a sandcastle became a trying task with the loose sand.

Trying

trahy-ing
adjectiveCausing extreme annoyance, difficulty, or similar challenges; testing one's patience and goodwill to the limit.

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Last Updated On: March 21, 2024
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