good effort

Example Sentences

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To battle away and get 57 on that surface is a good effort.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023

“Tonight was whole different story and we had a real good effort at the beginning, got the goals, played well.”

From Washington Times • May 10, 2023

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

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau