try
verb
to attempt to do something
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verb
to spend time trying to achieve something, especially when this involves using a great effort
to attempt to get or achieve something difficult or something that you want very much
to try to get something that other people are also competing for
to try hard to get or achieve something
to try in a determined way to achieve something
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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