Here are examples of the word/phrase "trying" used in a sentence and paraphrased in a sentence...
Trying to defeat me is like trying to chase a lamborghini with rollerblades.
Attempting to defeat me is like attempting to chase a lamborghini with rollerblades.
Trying, failing and learning is better than not trying and not learning anything.
Endeavoring, failing and learning is better than not endeavoring and not learning anything.
I am not sure what the outcome will be but I am trying.
I am not sure what the outcome will be but I am endeavoring.
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