try for

verb

tried for; trying for; tries for

: to make an attempt or effort to get (something)

He tried for second place but finished third instead.

Examples of try for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Padres are still looking to lock up their playoff spot, and the Dodgers are trying for 100 wins and potentially the top spot in the National League. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

After two unsuccessful attempts, Joe’s enemies discuss trying for a third time. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

On the try for 2, Weigman took off to the left and lunged forward with the ball extended, though his knee came down before the ball broke the plane of the end zone. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Know More Walmart has been trying for more than two decades to connect with its customers more intimately about their health and wellness, a category that’s now growing faster than its grocery business. — Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for try for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore