effort
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But he walked away from the effort on Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
That focus on effort over polish has, surprisingly, helped it survive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Lastly, I would make it a joint effort, with the daughter acting as a peer who is also learning and in need of education — not as an overseer.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Researchers and conservation groups are documenting its wildlife in an effort to build a scientific case for protecting the area.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
He thought about adding, “I know what you mean,” but it didn’t seem to be worth the effort.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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“They could speak about their efforts, but they can’t speak about the entire perspective. It’s really those that live there that could share that perspective.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
The bonds selloff comes despite efforts by the Treasury Department to cool down long-term yields by increasing its buying of long-term bonds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
He said the stock appeared to be “excessively cheap,” but noted that McDonald’s efforts to boost its fried-chicken business over the years hadn’t always worked out.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti and takes an active role in efforts to stabilize its destitute neighbor.
From Barron's
Messrs. Pinkerton & Co. deserve great credit...and have won additional laurels by the success which has crowned their efforts.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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