Pains
Pains noun - An effortful attempt to attain a goal.
Tries
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The Summation: Pascoe tries it in the adaptation of Ruling Passion, and nearly gets shot for his pains.
Source: Literature / Dalziel and Pascoe - Michael Westen takes great pains not to kill anybody himself—often employing elaborate Plans instead—because a body count would draw too much heat while he tries to clear his name.
Source: Not Worth Killing -
Phone Booth: Mann tries to call the police in one, and nearly gets killed for his pains.
Source: Film / Duel
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