valiant effort

Example Sentences

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And despite a valiant effort at the final hole, McIlroy was unable to elude another gut-wrenching miss on a big stage.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2024

Woodinville’s offense made a valiant effort with a 19-point fourth, but the Falcons couldn’t dig themselves out of that sizable hole.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Despite the valiant effort from otters against climate change, they are not immune to it.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2024

It was a valiant effort that should have been rewarded with a stirring victory that should inspire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2023

I made a valiant effort to win a stuffed whale by pitching a ball at a pyramid of bottles, but never managed to knock down more than two.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson