concerted
Example Sentences
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The rumours, though mostly ignored, never fully disappeared, and this year he decided to make "a concerted effort to find their origin".
From BBC
But the proposal is fiercely opposed by Japan, which consumes large quantities of eel and has launched a concerted lobbying effort to ensure the amendment fails.
From Barron's
“Those who perform civic service should expect to be held to a higher standard. This wasn’t a mistake. This was a concerted effort to flout the law to escape justice.”
From Los Angeles Times
But with estimates suggesting that 40% of current Formula 1 fans are female, the motorsport industry is making a concerted effort to ensure that changes.
From Seattle Times
“I do think there’s a window, and we have made a concerted, intentional effort to demonstrate our commitment and our willingness to invest in a relationship,” she told reporters earlier in the trip.
From Seattle Times
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