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Collocation

keep trying

verb + gerund verb + verb-ing

to continue making efforts and not stop, especially after difficulties or failures

keep trying: to continue making efforts and not stop, especially after difficulties or failures

Definition

'keep trying' is a common English collocation. to continue making efforts and not stop, especially after difficulties or failures

keep + trying

“If you fail the test, keep trying and you will improve.”

Examples

  • Keep trying, and you will get better with practice.
  • I will keep trying until I solve this puzzle.
  • She kept trying even after three failed interviews.
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  • They are keeping trying to find a cheaper flight, but prices are high.
  • He told his little sister to keep trying when the bicycle felt hard to ride.
  • We kept trying different solutions until the software finally worked.
  • Even when the results were slow, the team kept trying to improve the process.
  • If the pronunciation feels awkward, keep trying and listen closely.
  • Despite the rain, the runners kept trying to finish the race.