valiant effort

Example Sentences

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“I was really pleased with our effort, valiant effort, and their side of the ball had valiant effort as well.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2024

And despite a valiant effort at the final hole, McIlroy was unable to elude another gut-wrenching miss on a big stage.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2024

Woodinville’s offense made a valiant effort with a 19-point fourth, but the Falcons couldn’t dig themselves out of that sizable hole.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Despite the valiant effort from otters against climate change, they are not immune to it.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2024

It was a valiant effort, but it had failed—and as they turned around to descend, Hall’s chances for survival all but vanished.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer