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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Europeans and members of the G-6+ should make every effort to understand how Brazilians, Indians, Indonesians, Russians, and South Africans are viewing this moment. — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 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 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 6 Oct. 2026.

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