valiant effort
Example Sentences
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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 that should have been rewarded with a stirring victory that should inspire.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2023
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
