She could tell from his voice he was trying not to sound hurt.

Stop trying to sound like you know what you're talking about.

I asked, trying not to sound as if it were a matter of life and death.

"So trying to sound like he's a leader here in Iraq is a good thing."

I tried to sound as if it was a sure thing.

Try to sound like a human in the cover letter.

They try to sound positive, but this gets more difficult with each game.

I took a couple more calls and spent all my effort trying to sound normal.

I say, trying to sound like I'm here all the time.

He tried to sound light, but there was something in his voice.