effort
Example Sentences
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That shouldn’t be hard, since they’re making no effort to conceal it.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
Some seasoned startup investors had a more measured read, positing that Anthropic’s updated language was an effort to simplify its investor list as it prepares for an initial public offering.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“The Riverside Sheriff’s Office takes each use of force very seriously and makes every effort to de-escalate these situations whenever possible,” Vickers said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
There is no systematic tracking of sperm count or national effort to monitor semen health in the United States.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
But “you’re doing your best” is a consolation-prize compliment—like praising someone’s effort and enthusiasm instead of an achievement.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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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