As she came closer I tried to stand but could not.

She tried to stand, and fell back onto the bed.

He tried to stand and walk to them, but nearly fell.

He didn't have the strength left to try to stand.

He tried to stand but fell back onto the bed.

If any of us were to try to stand alone, he would be lost.

I tried to stand, but my legs would not hold me.

He was right of course, but she tried to stand firm.

He could feel his hair trying to stand on end.

She was trying to stand but her legs were of another mind.