make every effort
idiom
: to do all one can
The school makes every effort to help new students become adjusted to college life.
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Jim Bowden of The Athletic recently suggested the Phillies will make every effort to re-sign Schwarber at the end of the season.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Part of the reason is the district is required to make every effort to help a student stay in their school of origin, so their education is not disrupted even if their home life is.
—Christie Zizo, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2025
However, the Bad Guys, always one step behind, make every effort to thwart their plans.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
Ensure that your achievements are well documented, make every effort to anticipate and exceed your managers’ expectations, and collaborate with AI to become more valuable.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Part of the reason is the district is required to make every effort to help a student stay in their school of origin, so their education is not disrupted even if their home life is.
—Christie Zizo, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2025
However, the Bad Guys, always one step behind, make every effort to thwart their plans.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
Ensure that your achievements are well documented, make every effort to anticipate and exceed your managers’ expectations, and collaborate with AI to become more valuable.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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 12 Sep. 2025.
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