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effort

[ef-ert] / ˈɛf ərt /


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The act includes a wide-ranging package of measures and, as a result, thousands of offenders are to be released early from September, in an effort to relieve overcrowding.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

The White House’s matchmaking efforts have been key to Intel’s dramatic turnaround effort, we report.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

KOW Wagyu beef cheeks require minimal effort for a massive flavor payoff.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

AI companies in an effort to de-escalate concerns about the technology.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

Clare gathered himself from the floor and, with great effort against the howling wind, pushed his door shut.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

Ma’s pop-up show in Southeast Los Angeles was part of his ongoing efforts to highlight people’s relationship to nature through music.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Future hikes are anticipated, and with Xbox moving out of the picture, their efforts to monopolize the market seem likely to be rewarded and they’ll simply weather the complaints.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Some local media outlets on Monday questioned previous government efforts to fix the drainage systems in Dhaka.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

OpenAI bought that company, io Products, in 2025 to spearhead its own device development efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Their efforts weren’t always made with the clearest of intentions or the best of success.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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