Tried

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Heard
Taxed
Essays
Tested
Tasted
Proven
Sampled
Essayed
Strained
Reliable
Attempted
Endeavored
Trustworthy
Checked out
Took a shot
Didn't quit
True partner
Experimented
Took a shot at
Made an effort
Put to the test
Made an attempt
Took a crack at
Took a stab (at)
Gave a hard time
Brought to court
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