By the time she was seventeen, Marilyn was trying very hard to be a movie actress.

VOA: special.2009.12.06

But he is hard at work. He and his team currently are trying to make algae that can change carbon dioxide back into fossil fuel.

VOA: special.2010.07.20

He says the army has been trying very hard to use measures to end the protest while avoiding any losses.

VOA: standard.2010.05.15

The young people here are hard at play, and the Muslim elders are hard at work trying to keep them engaged in positive activities.

VOA: standard.2009.12.20

We're all out here trying to work hard and trying to clean up this mess."

VOA: standard.2009.10.06

If you are a musician trying to make it in Senegal, you may find success but you will find it hard to make a living.

VOA: standard.2009.08.27

For many people trying to shed a few kilograms, it's hard enough to lose the weight, but many experts say it's even harder to keep the weight off.

VOA: standard.2010.07.30