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Collocations for try - noun

1. attempt

ADJ.

good, nice
Never mind - it was a good try. Better luck next time.
another

VERB + TRY

have
Can I have a try?
give sth
It looks difficult, but let''s give it a try.
be worth
It may not work, but it''s certainly worth a try.

PREP.

~ at
She''s having another try at the marathon.

2. scoring move in rugby

ADJ.

dazzling, excellent, good, great, splendid, superb, well-taken | opening | last-minute, late | decisive, winning | penalty | pushover

VERB + TRY

get, go over for, score | convert

PREP.

~ against
He scored three tries against New Zealand.
~ by/from
an excellent try by winger Neil Lang

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