try and fail

Frequency: 8.015.7 per million words

to make an attempt but not succeed

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Examples (10)

  • Others have tried and failed.
  • Many entrepreneurs try and fail before finding success.
  • If at first you try and fail, try again.
  • Scientists often try and fail many times before making breakthroughs.
  • Better to try and fail than never to try at all.
  • I watched him try and fail repeatedly at the same task.
  • Don't be discouraged if you try and fail on your first attempt.
  • History is full of people who tried and failed before achieving greatness.
  • She was determined not to try and fail like the others.
  • Those who try and fail learn valuable lessons from their mistakes.