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effort

[ef-ert] / ˈɛf ərt /


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The U.S. has been scouring the globe for rare earths, backing projects from Africa to Australia in an effort to loosen Beijing’s grip on the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

After Roscosmos paused the repair effort, Crew-12 and Williams ended their safe haven activities and returned to normal operations aboard the orbiting laboratory.

From Science Daily • 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

To battle away and get 57 on that surface is a good effort.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

She turned in the water, her eyes open, her cheeks distended with the effort of holding her breath, and held out her left hand.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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