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Ways to Say "i've been trying" in English

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You know, I've been trying to get

This means the speaker has repeatedly tried to reach the other person and wants to point that out.

From The Black Thrones, Episode 15

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone explains that they have been trying to contact the other person for days.

Usage Scenario

Use it when someone has ignored your calls or messages. It is normal in everyday speech and can sound mildly annoyed.

Better ways to say it

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I've been trying to get in contact with you for days.
2
I've been trying to reach you.
3
I tried to contact you.

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