n. the action of physical or mental energy; a hard try; attempt.
His efforts to escape met with a checkmate.
His efforts to escape met with a checkmate.
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Which badge did the bear scouts earn for their efforts with Spook Hill?
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We applaud her efforts to work out every day.
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What was perhaps the most important aspect of the efforts of the abolitionists and attorneys in the Amistad case?
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Which country put Sputnik into space and caused the Americans to increase their efforts in the space race?
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Their efforts were unavailing.
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She is persisting in her efforts to make the team.
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She arrogated all the credit for their joint efforts.
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We will redouble our efforts to win this race.
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While their efforts have not gone unnoticed.
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This skyscraper is the solid materialization of his efforts.
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His humanitarian efforts were laudable.
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His efforts came to naught.
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She wanted to arrogate all the credit for their joint efforts.
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We all put so much heart into our work and it's always great and gratifying to hear that our efforts are well-received.
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work; labor; attempt; endeavor; try
hesitation; idleness; inactivity; laziness
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lefferts
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