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best effort



NOUN
old college try
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Lewis Hall crashed a strike off the crossbar with Newcastle's best effort.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

Fashion show: People continue to put in their best effort when it comes to their outfits - even on day four.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2025

“You’re always new to someone there and you want to give it your best effort every time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2024

“It just felt like we hadn’t had our best effort on both sides of the ball yet.”

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

“You can leave when it's complete. Use your best effort or you'll be doing it all over again. Neatly, completely, and with pride. That's the Institute motto. That's how mastery is done.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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