51.  Brian Grant tried three times for a layup, each time getting rejected by Elton Brand.

52.  For them, it was an opportunity to show resolve and long-term thinking during trying times.

53.  He said the Asean members have to help each other, particularly in trying times such as these.

54.  He told the bankers it was not so and tried several times to persuade them to accept his payments.

55.  Human Rights in China said protesters tried several times to regroup and continue demonstrating but were attacked by police who beat them and dragged them away.

56.  I tried several times and was put through to voice mail because no customer service officers could respond to my call.

57.  Hoshi tried many times to pass the test to obtain a license to drive a car, but always failed, the spokesman said.

58.  In a Tel Aviv court Monday, the confessed gunman, Yigal Amir, said he acted alone and had tried several times to kill the prime minister.

59.  In a Tel Aviv court, the confessed gunman, Yigal Amir, said he acted alone and had tried several times to kill the prime minister.

60.  In trying times like these, you should show commitment to the job by sending out positive signals.