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effort

[ef-ert] / ˈɛf ərt /


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Following those findings, Roscosmos decided on Friday morning to prepare for a more extensive inspection and structural repair effort.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

This is the latest effort by Canada to soften the blow from higher energy costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

At a press conference Monday afternoon, federal and Texas officials are putting sterile flies at the center of their effort to control New World Screwworm.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Analysts say this too is a calculated effort by Beijing to pull Pyongyang back into its orbit.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He could hear Strong Jonn pulling himself along behind, groaning with the effort as he struggled against the walls that pressed against his broad shoulders.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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