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make a special effort



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All the things that I’m supposed to do throughout the year — pray daily, read the Quran, give to charity — I make a special effort to actually do.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2022

Biden indicated he’d make a special effort to connect with Black voters, who were critical to his victory in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary and were essential again in helping him secure the White House.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2022

Why not seek out wines from producers who make a special effort to take care of it?

From Washington Post ● Jul. 9, 2021

Why make a special effort to stay home and vote on Sunday when Monday is a public holiday?

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2017

He had to make a special effort to do this, and I was overwhelmed by his kindness.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson


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