effort
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law two bills that will overhaul the landmark California Environmental Quality Act in an effort to streamline housing development in the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine changed that, kick-starting the biggest rearmament effort on the continent since the the fall of the Berlin Wall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Let’s make the effort to ensure that these elections are fair, and that they deliver a clear verdict.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
But there was certainly a concerted effort to attract the eye of younger shoppers with a fashion-forward approach to Christmas party staples like sequinned dresses, tasselled skirts and see-through lace tops.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“And you—you take care of yourself. Only put your energy and effort into those who deserve it. You understand?”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
This nursery joins several other tree efforts in the community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
“Germany wants to claim leadership; it isn’t always making great efforts in keeping its partners happy,” he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Among the 15 finalists is the entire city of Barcelona, recognised for its efforts to safeguard its Mediterranean coastline.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Amabile warns that we may lose some agency despite our best efforts.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
I try to force hats onto Nash and Oliver, but they resist my efforts and run straight for the frogs.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing effort
Can I Work It? Words for "Job"
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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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