Example sentences of "[am/are] try [to-vb] [adv prt] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ We 're trying to point out the buildings which have stood the test of time ; buildings built by craftsmen who knew what they were doing , who used quality materials , ’ she added . |
| 2 | She says that they 're trying to clear up the waste created by thousands of people — it 's a long job and they may not have time to do it all . |
| 3 | That 's why I 'm trying to fill up the gap with a few concerts , but of course I 'm not good enough for the big dates , it will be mostly provincial engagements . |
| 4 | But I 'm trying to track down the man who brutally murdered Sandy , your sister . |
| 5 | I 'm trying to track down the Presley hoard . |
| 6 | I am trying to open up the moor by re-seeding and protecting the heather . ’ |
| 7 | Researchers are trying to sort out the difference in genetic make-up both in cancers and in normal tissue . |
| 8 | ‘ So we are trying to fill out the details of his early life . |
| 9 | In defining these limits , Christians are trying to carry out the pattern laid down by God , who created our sexuality . |
| 10 | The Slovaks are trying to rub out the use of Hungarian in officialdom . |
| 11 | He 's been in contact with his family , who are trying to find out the details of what happened . |
| 12 | ‘ We are trying to build up the event and , as we do not pay appearance money , the best way to do that is to offer rewards that will attract the best players , ’ he added . |
| 13 | Now President de Klerk and the ANC leadership are trying to tone down the outcome of the talks in order not to appear to have pre-empted a decision before the others have had a chance to have their say . |