effort

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ef·fort | \ ˈe-fərt

, -ˌfȯrt \

Definition of effort

1 : conscious exertion of power : hard work a job requiring time and effort

2 : a serious attempt : try making an effort to reduce costs

3 : something produced by exertion or trying the novel was her most ambitious effort

4 : effective force as distinguished from the possible resistance called into action by such a force

5 : the total work done to achieve a particular end the war effort

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Examples of effort in a Sentence

He put a lot of effort into finishing the project on time. It wasn't easy, but it was worth the effort. We need to expend more effort. The job will require a great deal of time and effort. Our success is due to the combined efforts of many people. Her efforts were rewarded with a new contract. He lost the campaign despite the best efforts of his supporters. Even though they didn't win, the team made a good effort. Her early efforts at writing a novel were awkward. Despite my best efforts, I never found out who she was.

Recent Examples on the Web The grievances led to more supporters of recall effort against the governor. — Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY, "New York, Maryland open vaccines for anyone over 16 as variants continue to spread. Latest COVID-19 updates," 6 Apr. 2021 We are encouraged by the Biden administration’s recent financial contribution to this effort; however, the delay in providing vaccine doses to these countries until after vaccination has been completed in the U.S. is disturbing. — Christopher Jackson, Scientific American, "We Must Enhance—but also Decolonize—America’s Global Health Diplomacy," 5 Apr. 2021 This is a moment for other corporate leaders to join this effort and make their voices heard. — Michael Posner, Forbes, "Why Corporate Leaders Must Challenge Voter Suppression In Texas — And Around The Country," 5 Apr. 2021 Having a consistent skin care routine that prevents acne will aid you in this effort. — Sydney Poe, chicagotribune.com, "How to get rid of acne scars," 4 Apr. 2021 Barofsky’s equivalent for this stimulus effort, Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery Brian Miller, has not testified before Congress since taking office in June. — Washington Post, "A year after passage of Cares Act, watchdogs struggle to oversee trillions in coronavirus spending," 4 Apr. 2021 Meyer has been spearheading this effort for the Wolves as part of her title in business intelligence, one that not a lot of women have across sports and one that focuses on how data and analytics intersect with the Wolves' gameday experience. — Chris Hine, Star Tribune, "Timberwolves way ahead of the game as they prepare to open doors to fans," 4 Apr. 2021 Barofsky’s equivalent for this stimulus effort, Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery Brian Miller, has not testified before Congress since taking office in June. — Anchorage Daily News, "A year after passage of Cares Act, watchdogs struggle to oversee trillions in coronavirus spending," 4 Apr. 2021 On March 24, the White House announced that Vice President Kamala Harris would be in charge of overseeing this effort. — Jasmine Aguilera, Time, "What to Know About What's Happening to Unaccompanied Minors at the Border," 2 Apr. 2021

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