with great effort

Example Sentences

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“Unlike Western belief systems, the Chumash held that humans could, with great effort, traverse these realms.”

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

The human brain can change – but usually only slowly and with great effort, such as when learning a new sport or foreign language, or recovering from a stroke.

From Salon • Oct. 6, 2023

"The U.S. — with great effort — can move faster for India," he said.

From Reuters • Jun. 23, 2023

“He made a fantastic touchdown-saving play last week, plays with great effort, cares about the team, throws his body around.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2019

I could see he was controlling himself with great effort.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok