He tried to get up to return to the attack.

I was trying to get up, but my arms weren't working.

He tried to get up, but she would not let him.

James was already at his side, trying to get him up.

I tried to get up, but the Thing was a dead weight on my back.

It could have been someone else trying to get up.

I turned and saw John trying to get up on his feet.

He didn't even try to get up from the floor.

She tried to get up, but all energy left her.

She tried to get up, but he held her down.