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

Rather than throwing at “full max effort all the time,” McGuiness said, he started “pitching efficiently at a good effort level, without blowing it out every single throw.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

“The fallen heroes, wherever they were, they were looking upon us and saying, ‘Yeah, good effort.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2024

“Really good effort by all of our guys,” Servais said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023

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

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