Example sentences of "[pers pn] to try and [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ Are you actually inviting them to try and mount this operation , sir ? ’ |
2 | and they come to MPs like me to try and find some way of helping themselves out of the dilemma . |
3 | But if she thinks it 's worth the risk , then it 's up to you to try and contain that risk — make sure there 's nothing to trip over , and that someone who can react quickly is on hand to give tactful support where necessary . |
4 | Tea will be up shortly , and then I want you to try and get some sleep . |
5 | You did ask erm for us to try and help this examination by giving some indication of the differences between shall we say , the two sides of the debate . |