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make an effort







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But she noted they now make an effort to determine citizenship status.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

In his ruling, Rakoff did make an effort to address the broader questions judges face in dealing with AI.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

“I always make an effort to smile at the person carrying it, which isn’t a super common thing to do in London,” Davies said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

Instead, they appear to make an effort to seize it.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

And then I hear Mrs. Kresney and my parents telling me to make an effort.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven




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