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 As a result, Vail Resorts and Alterra make every effort to drive more and more people to purchase their respective Mega Passes. John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026 Considerate routines should make every effort easier. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026 Our leaders have a duty to make every effort to prevent any further loss of life. Derek Tran, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make every effort

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“Make every effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20every%20effort. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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