try for
phrasal 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.
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The immersive project became available for users to try for themselves this past May via Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3, after playing at the Venice, Cannes, and SXSW film festivals, among others.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
The Flip tries for a larger audience, and is a better starting point for photographers who want to try using its 3.1-inch square film, and are willing to stomach its $2.00-per-frame cost to use.
—PC Magazine, 20 June 2025
Arianna Cammareri said her parents had been trying for years to have kids and in vitro fertilization was their last option.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Steak salad, a trattoria staple, creates the perfect summer lunch
Unusual meats to try for summer grilling
Perfect for warm-weather entertaining or a casual backyard treat, this make-ahead dessert comes together in minutes using just a handful of ingredients.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
The Flip tries for a larger audience, and is a better starting point for photographers who want to try using its 3.1-inch square film, and are willing to stomach its $2.00-per-frame cost to use.
—PC Magazine, 20 June 2025
Arianna Cammareri said her parents had been trying for years to have kids and in vitro fertilization was their last option.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Steak salad, a trattoria staple, creates the perfect summer lunch
Unusual meats to try for summer grilling
Perfect for warm-weather entertaining or a casual backyard treat, this make-ahead dessert comes together in minutes using just a handful of ingredients.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
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“Try for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/try%20for. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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