Often this person tried to talk to them or call their name.

Well, she would just have to try to find out where he lived and call him.

He must try to pull himself together today and call her.

Then he tried calling the house but the line wasn't working.

If she tried calling him at home, only one of two things could happen.

Then he tried calling west once again and finally got through.

He tried calling me several times, but the calls didn't get through.

He tried calling the number, but there was no answer.

We tried calling your office, but they told us you'd left.

I had tried calling her several more times, but continued to get no answer.