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effort

[ef-ert] / ˈɛf ərt /


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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

“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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