valiant effort

Example Sentences

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The Dodgers played it smartly, if weirdly, on a night when the Yankees’ valiant effort could be summed up in two words.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 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

But despite a valiant effort in the field, it wasn't enough and Australia advance to face India in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 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