effort
noun
exertion of physical or mental power.
efforts
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pluralof effort.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Austin, a 17-year-old senior at Culver City High, said she was initially skeptical of the efforts to lower the voting age, which have been talked about for years on her campus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
While Jio has expanded beyond its telecom roots, experts have cautioned investors that it will take time for its efforts to bear fruit.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
“Demon Pond” may at first seem distinct from the director’s previous efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Last year, the then British Defence Secretary John Healey met Wanjiru's family during a visit to Kenya and pledged his government's support for efforts to secure justice.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
The Washington National Guard was exhausted from the rescue and cleanup efforts that they had been running in the days since the eruption.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
