The sergeant tried to speak, but could only come out with a series of esses.

The police said that the sergeant tried to drive forward but slammed into the side of the cab.

A sergeant who seemed to be doorman tried to stop me.

A few leaders, officers and sergeants tried to turn them around.

The sergeant major hadn't tried to empty the arms locker after all.

The sergeant tried to lift the chair over the fence.

The last time they parted company, the sergeant was trying to kill him.

The sergeant tried another question: "What happened to the other fellow?"

Then the sergeant tried the key, and with the snap of a lock, the problem was solved.

So the sergeant tried the other side and he did find something there, and almost immediately.