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How to use the word tries in a Sentence? Page #8

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It is a common concern of the international community that China tries to change the situation and increase tensions in the South China Sea by carrying out extensive and rapid land reclamation, building its base in the region and utilizing it for military purposes, we have deep concerns over such actions and want to re-emphasize that Japan cannot accept it.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga

Found on CNN
8 years ago

Christie really shows well and he calls out the weaknesses of the other candidates and he speaks his mind, i think he tries to do the right thing and that's important to me.

Chris DiGeronimo

Found on FOX News
8 years ago

Whenever a candidate talks about the other guy's positions, it turns me off completely, when he tries to get in the other guy's shoes to start telling me what he thinks the other guys is thinking -- and it doesn't lower Senator Cruz at all to me -- it doesn't hold as much water.

Bill Petullo

Found on CNN
8 years ago

I don't think Marco tries to sell the Catholic faith to try to win votes. I think he points out his faith so that he shows where he's coming from. but I think Marco's comes across much more real than Ted's.

Michael Brewer

Found on CNN
8 years ago

The ANC tries to divide the nation across racial lines but it's about what you deliver for people, when the economy starts growing we can help those who are disadvantaged. We are going to rid the country of the ills of the past and provide a better life for everyone.

Herman Mashaba

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

We've now closed off every single path Iran had to building a (nuclear) bomb, we'll know if Iran ever tries to break out.

The President

Found on CNN
8 years ago

In the President Obama era, the entertainment industry has been openly complicit in administration plans to promote so-called health care reform, for example, gleefully parachuting pro-Obamacare propaganda into TV shows, as the president tries to unilaterally crack down on firearms, it's not like he needs to put a gun to Hollywood heads.Zombie-like, they'll repeat any words he stuffs into their mouths.

Matthew Vadum

Found on FOX News
8 years ago

We did nothing wrong, japan took us to be comfort women and still tries to deny its crime.

Lee Yong-su

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

Isil tries to build a variety of improvised or homemade weapons but their effectiveness is limited against our technology.

Steve Warren

Found on FOX News
8 years ago

At the same time, we just resolutely oppose anyone who tries to beautify the war of aggression or tries to drive back on history.

Li Jianguo

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

I don't think he even tries anymore. I think he just signs executive actions.

Donald Trump

Found on CNN
8 years ago

This was an act of terrorism designed to kill innocent people, here's what I want you to know. The threat from terrorism is real, but we will overcome it. We will destroy ISIL and any other organization that tries to harm us.

President Barack Obama

Found on CNN
8 years ago

While CSRC tries to deleverage, global risk-off events can pressure existing leveraged portfolios.

Hang Seng

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

Anyone who tries to cause trouble will be dealt with.

Jakaya Kikwete

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

I wouldn’t presume to tell Paul what to do, but I do know that he is a man of ideas who is driven to see them applied for the public good. Every politician tries to convince people that they are that kind of leader; almost none are - Paul is.

Former Massachusetts governor Romney

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

I wouldn't presume to tell Paul what to do, but I do know that he is a man of ideas who is driven to see Chairman Ryan applied for the public good, every politician tries to convince people that they are that kind of leader ; almost none are -- Paul is. Paul has a driving passion to get America back on a path of growth and opportunity. With Paul, it's not just words, it's in his heart and soul.

Mitt Romney

Found on CNN
8 years ago

I really found her to be warm and very personable. She had a nice way of introducing her husband, as if I didn't know who he was, right? certainly think many people see her as someone who gets up every day and tries to figure out how to make that day successful.

Hillary Clinton

Found on CNN
8 years ago

Abdullah — who now weighs less than she did pre-pregnancy — tries to reach for spices when preparing each meal of the day. For example, she mixes cinnamon into her breakfast smoothies to manage insulin levels and keep blood sugar low, and sprinkles nuts with red chili powder, which increases metabolism, as well as salt, pepper and cumin. For a quick dinner, she marinates chicken overnight with cumin, ginger, garlic, jalapenos, smoked paprika and coriander. She referenced her cauliflower, pea and carrot medley with turmeric, which reduces inflammation. Experts say spices can be beneficial for weight loss, but an active lifestyle and eating well overall are key. Dr. Mariza Snyder, author of The Matcha Miracle, said exercising, avoiding processed foods, and opting for a plant-based diet when possible is crucial. Today, in addition to adding spices to Mariza Snyder food, Abdullah works out about twice a week. Mariza Snyder’s energetic and confident, and no longer feels deprived. Plus, Mariza Snyder weight is at an all-time low for Mariza Snyder adult life. My life has changed because I seek out more active things to do now.

Mariza Snyder

Found on FOX News
8 years ago

People really know at a gut level that if anybody tries to bring politics into it, (that's) way off base.

Representative Donald Norcross

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

The questions just keep popping up. Every time the State Department tries to justify its stonewalling, one more bit of information arises, if the State Department was not providing secure email devices to Mrs. Clinton, who was? Best Buy? Target? Mrs. Clinton clearly did whatever she wanted, without regard to national security or federal records keeping laws.

Judicial Watch

Found on FOX News
8 years ago

He's a really strong, resilient child. He does not show his emotions normally. He tries to be a happy kid.

Melody Zhang

Found on CNN
8 years ago

The Republican Party establishment is playing with nitroglycerine when it goes after Donald Trump and tries to minimize him and exclude him, because a jilted Donald Trump as a third-party candidate can blow the presidential race wide open and turn it into a three way race.

Ralph Nader

Found on CNN
8 years ago

This does put a lid on the nuclear program, but we still have a lot of concern about the bad behavior and the actions by Iran which remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism which does go after and undermine governments in the region, that poses an existential threat to Israel, that unfairly, unlawfully confines and tries Americans on trumped up charges, that bad behavior is something we have to address.

Hillary Clinton

Found on CNN
8 years ago

(That means) if someone tries something there they will have a lot of problems.

Del Pino

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

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