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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

The British pair had the advantage of diving first throughout and put in their best effort of the competition to apply the pressure.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2024

I make my best effort to lighten the mood.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon




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