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No matter how hard I tried vs No matter how hard I try

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'No matter how hard I tried' is used when referring to past actions or efforts. The other phrase, 'no matter how hard I try' is used when talking about present, ongoing, or future actions or efforts.
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No matter how hard I tried

This phrase is correct when referring to past actions or efforts.

This phrase is used to express that despite making a great effort in the past, the outcome was still not successful.

Examples:

  • No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't solve the problem.
  • No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't win the race.
  • Sep 5, 2024 ... No matter how hard I tried, I kept facing rejection for barista roles. One of my first jobs in Hamburg was washing dishes at a restaurant ...
  • Jun 3, 2017 ... So no matter how hard I tried, I could not get a @bitmoji that looked like me. (I was the sad lonely emoji-less person on text chains) But ...
  • Aug 17, 2024 ... No matter how hard I tried with prompts I couldn't get a clear shot of four legs and two arms....
  • Aug 17, 2015 ... No matter how hard I tried I never found my place at college, why is that? 2,744 Views · What is the point of trying when everything in life ...
  • Jun 25, 2023 ... M18R1 can't boot no matter how hard I tried doing cmos reset and power drain no luck whatsoever. Technical Support. This video cannot be played.
  • Sep 17, 2020 ... But the truth is, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't comprehend what it meant to be the one left behind — until now. Advertisement.
  • Jan 24, 2023 ... I was convinced I was incapable, no matter how hard I tried. It didn't help that my math and science teachers had been men. I grew up ...
  • Jun 15, 2008 ... "No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door." I would like to rewrite this sentence beginning with "Try." I am trying to do: "Try however hard, I ...
  • ... no matter how hard I tried and how frequently I stretched.⁣ ⠀⠀⁣ Before I started competing, I remember looking at all of the incredible dancers around me ...
  • Feb 12, 2024 ... No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't avoid the negative reviews. How do I avoid criticism and move forward in life? Submission accepted by.

Alternatives:

  • No matter how hard I attempted
  • No matter how much effort I put in

No matter how hard I try

This phrase is correct when referring to present or future actions or efforts.

This phrase is used to express that despite making a great effort in the present or future, the outcome is still uncertain or difficult.

Examples:

  • No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to get it right.
  • No matter how hard I try, I always end up making mistakes.
  • Mar 31, 2020 ... I can't understand math no matter how hard I try. I am 15 my GPA would be a 4.0 if it was not because of math. I try every day to learn this ...
  • Jan 9, 2018 ... No matter how hard I try, I am not able to get good grades and it is making me really depressed. What should I do? All related (79). Recommended.
  • Jul 12, 2022 ... not making any improvement no matter how hard I try. Discussion. I really wanna improve and been making effort in it but I seem to just be ...
  • Apr 6, 2016 ... No matter how hard I try, nothing changes in my life. Should I stop trying? Question: ...
  • Apr 26, 2024 ... Guys why is it no matter how hard I try to get better at anything in life I can't ever get better or succeed? I practice my aim on Valorant ...
  • Aug 14, 2016 ... I haven't been happy in years, no matter how hard I try I still seem to be a failure. How do I become happy? 481 Views · Why is it so hard for ...
  • Jun 5, 2017 ... No matter how hard I try, I think this hotbar interface is going to suck · 2. What's a hotbar? And I see only one option (is that option 3?). · 1.
  • Jun 15, 2023 ... Consistently Scoring low no matter how hard I try : General GMAT Questions and Strategies. Jun 15, 2023. Hi all, I have taken several official ...
  • Nov 22, 2021 ... No matter how hard I try I always have a panic attack if I have to go into hospital ! Is there anything I can do so I can stop it from ...
  • Aug 24, 2023 ... No matter how hard I try to explain to non-Ukrainian people the meaning of our sacred symbol, the nuances are lost in the translation.

Alternatives:

  • No matter how hard I attempt
  • No matter how much effort I put in

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