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Meanings of trying feebly in English

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Usage of trying feebly in English
1
Cherry perceived one woman, who was trying feebly to gather and eat some green herbs.
The Little Lame Prince
2
And even when Jobs is berating his staff, or trying feebly to relate to his young daughter, he's extremely watchable.
Wired
3
He had been trying feebly to return to his old interests, and speaking in his weak broken tones, about the future.
A Canadian Heroine, Volume 3 / A Novel
4
Without realizing what was happening, Alice was trying feebly at first, but with growing determination, to get a new hold upon life.
Winesburg, Ohio: A Group of Tales of Ohio Small Town Life
5
"You don't escape me now." For Philip was trying feebly to disengage his hands.
Where Angels Fear to Tread
6
"Sure." The Preacher transferred his attention to his ear, which he began pulling, speculatively, as if trying feebly to appear intelligent.
The Hustler
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"Caroline," she protested, trying feebly to free herself from the commanding hands and eyes of her companion, "are you quite mad?
Ronicky Doone
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