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Meanings of try not in English

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Usage of try not in English
1
Just follow my lead-andtry not to step on my new shoes.
Home to italy
2
I try not to look into the future, because there's no point.
The Irish Times
3
I try not to allow pressure from the outside to affect me.
The Guardian
4
Just try not to instigate too many new changes, suggestions and ideas!
The South African
5
He used to try not to talk about it to anyone before.
Metro 2033
6
I try not to work on Saturdays if I can help it.
Take a Chance on Me
7
I try not to think about it too much now, she said.
Reuters
8
A caveat: media owners are going to try not to pay you.
The Irish Times
9
By all means take a torch, but try not to use it.
The Guardian
10
I try not to talk to the campaigns because it's mostly noise.
The Guardian
11
He told BBC 5 Live: We always try not to disclose anything.
The Irish Times
12
The cast try not to let too much slip about the plot.
Reuters
13
If campus police came by, she'd try not to quake in fear.
Caught
14
I know it is hard, but try not to think too much.
The Asylum
15
Equally, when an opportunity presents itself I try not to over-think things.
The Irish Times
16
Otherwise stay out of their way and try not to get noticed.
Caliban's War
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Try not through the time
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South Africa
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Canada
Less common
United States of America
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