effort
Example Sentences
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The spokesperson added the council was looking to develop "eco driving" across the fleet, starting with monitoring its vehicles' throttle usage, speed, mileage and idling in an effort to reduce fuel usage and carbon emissions.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
When the president turned to Steve Witkoff, his special envoy, for an update on that effort, Witkoff replied, “we are definitely pushing.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
A luxury EV effort from Sony and Honda, a high-tech vehicle dubbed Afeela, was shut down before it ever hit the road due to Honda paring back its EV offerings.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
In an effort to revitalize stand-alone Watchman procedures, the company plans to deploy dedicated specialists to re-engage doctors and host more medical education events.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Dad sat back, but Jonah could tell that it took great effort.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing effort
Can I Work It? Words for "Job"
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Stay Strong: Forc and Fort
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 20–25
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