Cases of word usage

1) an indoor game played by two teams of five players who try to throw a large ball into high baskets fixed at each end of the court (basketball)

2) to compete in, try to win, (something) (context)

3) (to try a person in) a military court; such a trial (courtmartial)

4) (to prepare) (a dish of) meat, fish, eggs etc cooked with hot-tasting spices; to try to win approval by using flattery etc (curry)

5) to try to do as well as or better than (a person) (emulate)

6) to try to attract a person; show affection without serious intentions (flirt)

7) to try to find out more about it (follow-up)

8) (an attempt or activity with) a risk of loss or a chance of profit; to play games to try to win money (gamble)

9) to hold and struggle with; to try to deal with (a problem etc) (grapple)

10) the state or degree of determination to act, continue to try believe in the ability to win (morale)