Carter, still clutching at his side, tried to get in the way.

Carter has been trying to run it down but without much success.

Carter didn't try to veil the sarcasm in his voice.

Carter tried to answer and finally got it on the second try.

Carter tried to explain to them what Stafford had said to him once.

Carter had tried to prepare himself for a moment like this, but no preparation could be adequate.

Carter tried to fix the moment in his mind for the rest of his life.

Carter did not try to carry any away, since he knew too much about those which had mined them.

Carter tried to keep his voice steady: "I just want you to leave that woman alone."

Perhaps Carter was trying a bit too hard in Game 1.