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effort

[ef-ert] / ˈɛf ərt /


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"You talk about a total team effort when we hit adversity," Knicks coach Mike Brown said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

He warned the Albanian government to “refrain from action” that could undermine its effort to join the EU.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The incident was reported as law enforcement agencies across Southern California have been making an effort to cut down dangerous e-bike riding in the region.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The criminal probe was a significant escalation in the yearslong effort to police serial pollution offenses by Virginia-based Southern Coal and dozens of affiliated mining operations controlled by the family.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Her face was drenched with cold sweat, from the effort of walking.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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