tryingfor
verb (present participle)UK /ˈtraɪɪŋ fɔː/
US /ˈtraɪɪŋ fɔːr/
Doing your best to get something you want.
She is trying for a place on the school team.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making an effort to achieve a baby.
They have been trying for a baby for two years.
3. Attempting to reach a particular score or result.
The team is trying for a new record this season.
4. Making an effort to please or impress someone.
He is trying for a smile from his teacher.
5. Attempting to win or obtain something in a competition.
The young swimmer is trying for a gold medal.