At the same time the administration made little effort to press them.

He has been making serious efforts to get back into the market.

And some are making big efforts to keep those they have.

She made efforts to see people and get out of the house.

So far, the international community has made efforts to support the peace forces in those countries.

And she made no effort to keep us from seeing her.

He made no effort to look up or turn his head.

How could he have made no effort to find out what became of her?

And he made no effort at all to cover up his interest in the place.

For his part, he made no special effort to see her.