effort
Example Sentences
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In the earliest days of the sport, it was considered perfectly acceptable to barge a keeper into the net in an effort to score a goal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
"Following Larijani's assassination, Ghalibaf has emerged as the new public face of the Islamic republic's war effort and diplomacy," said Farzan Sabet, a managing researcher at the Geneva Graduate Institute.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
The Dodgers’ recent bullpen problems persisted in a 6-4 loss Sunday, overshadowing a bounce-back effort from Emmet Sheehan.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
According to the White House and UFC, Freedom 250 festivities are expected to feature high-profile guests and premium experiences as part of a broader effort to build excitement around America’s semiquincentennial celebration.
From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026
He could feel his front paws weakening with the effort of holding the table while he climbed.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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Stay Strong: Forc and Fort
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 20–25
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