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

The statement did not offer a timeframe for the talks, which come after concerted efforts by Riyadh and other international powers to pressure the warring sides in Sudan to the negotiating table.

From Seattle Times

“There has been a concerted effort to reach beyond Washington, to court finance, tech, entertainment. They want to attract global talent and investment and to be seen where these elites are gathering,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times