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tries

verb

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Meaning

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To make an attempt or effort to do something.

Example Sentence

She tries her best to finish the project on time, even when it's difficult.

Usage Note

This is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb 'try,' used when the subject is he, she, it, or a singular noun. It describes an action or effort being made by one person or thing.