make every effort

phrase

: to do all one can
The school makes every effort to help new students become adjusted to college life.

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The government’s own detention standards say staff should generally make every effort to avoid placing detainees with a serious mental illness in segregation. Perla Trevizo, ProPublica, 3 July 2026

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“Make every effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20every%20effort. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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