He tried to stand up, but fell on his face.

Whether she killed herself or tried to stand up to the military and government doesn't matter; she's gone in either case.

We were just trying to stand up for our rights.

They are in the process of trying to stand up.

I told you the last time, don't try to stand up.

He sat still for a few seconds, then tried to stand up again.

I tried to stand up, and sat down again, hard.

He tried to stand up and nearly made it to his feet.

He seemed to be trying to stand up to the old man.

He tried to stand up, but his legs wouldn't support him.