A couple of guys had tried to ask her out.

It is dark, and the couple try to feel their way about.

The couple had tried for many years to have a child with no success.

The couple are now trying to sell the house, so far without success.

It shows a couple trying to find each other without success.

A couple of them tried - and ran into trouble.

On her return, the couple tried to keep it a secret but were found out.

If s/he was wrong, however, the other couple could try to answer for ten points.

A couple of men tried working it; but they didn't stay long.

But a couple of years before, just for fun, he had tried a different sport.