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effort

[ef-ert] / ˈɛf ərt /


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The company remains tight-lipped about its hantavirus effort, though it confirmed last week that it had conducted “preclinical research” with the U.S.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

His recommendations, he said, included advising the request of a forensic post-mortem examination and proactive investigative lines in an effort to locate Katie's missing mobile phone.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“The breathtaking and disgraceful effort of Hill to undermine the jury process is unprecedented in South Carolina,” the five justices wrote in their unanimous opinion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

A key part of President Donald Trump’s visit to China this week is his effort to bring along with him at least 17 executives from prominent U.S. companies.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

I ask, aware not for the first time of the effort that Theo has put into helping me this week.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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