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best effort



NOUN
old college try
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"We're making our best effort and mobilising everything... to extinguish and wet-down the area," local disaster official Satriyo Nurseno told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

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

Coach Sean McVay challenged his players to give their best effort over the final 39 days of the season.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 14, 2025

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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