good effort

Example Sentences

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"I thought the bowlers gave a good effort and they never stopped trying," Chase said.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

“If I see a good jump getting off the ball, good effort, I’ve got no problem with it,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

"They should and they will and they'll give it a good effort but sometimes subconsciously you just drop off because you can't win the series."

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2023

“Really good effort by all of our guys,” Servais said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023

Well, that covers rules one, two, four, five, and a good effort at rule eleven.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau