good effort

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

“This is the last one in Arizona for a little bit and we wanted to have a good effort, show that to the fans,” Coyotes forward Clayton Keller said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

“It was a really good effort by Luis Castillo,” Servais said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2023

It was a really good effort to stick in there.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2023

You must make a good effort to welcome him and be friendly.’

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill