Example sentences of "trying not [to-vb] [pron] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Looks like it , ’ Sarella returned , trying not to let him get the better of her this time . |
| 2 | ‘ Can I help you ? ’ she asked , trying not to let him see the amusement in her blue eyes . |
| 3 | The work will take around 15 months to complete , but the Vicar says they 're trying not to let it disrupt life at the Abbey . |
| 4 | Thrilled , but trying not to let it show , she darted him a look from under her lashes . |
| 5 | He opened one gate slowly , trying not to let it scrape on the gravel . |