effort
Example Sentences
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The 37-year-old, a performing arts teacher at Foxfield School in Wirral, said he was now "thankful" she did - after his effort stunned listeners.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
“The effort that students put in could be lost in the shuffle.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
In an effort to hold the interest of shoppers, Pepsi has tried to stretch the limits of the nation’s ongoing wellness fervor with new rollouts like Doritos with protein and fiber-infused SunChips and Smartfood.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
In an effort to inject accountability during the team’s 6-21 start, Paul instead angered many, including head coach Tyronn Lue, who wasn’t on speaking terms with Paul at the end.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 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
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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