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effort

[ef-ert] / ˈɛf ərt /


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After Roscosmos paused the repair effort, Crew-12 and Williams ended their safe haven activities and returned to normal operations aboard the orbiting laboratory.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

This is the latest effort by Canada to soften the blow from higher energy costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

At a press conference Monday afternoon, federal and Texas officials are putting sterile flies at the center of their effort to control New World Screwworm.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Analysts say this too is a calculated effort by Beijing to pull Pyongyang back into its orbit.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Lamps burn low and tarps black out the windows above ground, an effort to conceal the building from Hitler’s bombers.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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