Example sentences of "and try [verb] it [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | As a diversion , which would allow time for the passing of the trembling , I reached into my pocket , pulled out the tin of rubbers , and tried to open it in the dark . |
| 2 | She rummaged in her handbag for the key on its wooden key ring and tried to fit it into the lock . |
| 3 | One dog may then try to get between the herd and the straggler , and try to drive it towards the rest of the pack . |
| 4 | ‘ It is only if you pretend and try to sweep it under the carpet that you get a bigoted response , ’ Mr Purton added after the vote . |
| 5 | Suddenly he 'd arch his back like a twig in a furnace , scraping his stockinged feet for purchase , then take his head in both hands and try to smash it on the floor , only prevented by the cushions . |
| 6 | The second player then breathes in and tries to take it off the first until it reaches the player at the end . |
| 7 | This is very contrary to our traditional view of trying to segment and fragment the information and trying to keep it at the business specific level or trying to keep it at the corporate level . |