endeavoring

The first year after my separation was spent feverishly endeavoring exactly that.

The sense of bearing on to the voice, or endeavoring to push the tone by any pressure whatever, should be absolutely avoided.

I desire and am endeavoring to be on my guard respecting matters which concern his inclination and not his reason.

While endeavoring to regain their feet, some were violently thrown upon the wooden platform.

She was endeavoring to adjust the bunch of violets which had become loose from its fastening in her hair.

With an animated countenance and a cheerful smile, she was all engrossed in endeavoring to infuse fortitude into his soul.