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

This was echoed by Carol Midgley in the Times, who described it as a "very good effort all round".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

“Being newer, I know if I play with good effort and I play physical, those are the things I control, and the rest I’m going to get coached up,” Molden said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024

“This is the last one in Arizona for a little bit and we wanted to have a good effort, show that to the fans,” Coyotes forward Clayton Keller said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

You must make a good effort to welcome him and be friendly.’

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill