effort
Example Sentences
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European officials said at the time that they expected negotiations with the U.S. to focus on stationing forces at bases in Greenland and expanded European efforts to boost security around the Arctic.
"If we can address questions people have or barriers they face, we can get uptake back up to where we need it to be. But it's going to take sustained effort and investment."
From BBC
Yet Hall went close to a second equaliser after the interval, curling narrowly wide with an audacious effort that drew an admiring thumbs-up from Donnarumma.
From Barron's
"They deserved to be ahead and it took a huge effort to get back in the game and ahead on the scoreboard."
From BBC
The additions build on Latham’s recent efforts to increase its corporate and finance practice that helps companies with everything from pulling off big acquisitions to preparing for initial public offerings.
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