Consider the pioneering effort by New Zealand in the late 1980's.

He made pioneering efforts at establishing diplomatic relations with Israel.

Today more than half do - in large part because of America's pioneering efforts to help people choose the size of their families.

Mary Miller was twice recognize in the 1990s for her pioneering effort.

And they are pioneering efforts by someone in the medical profession to address one aspect of a growing problem.

It was described by the judges as, "a pioneering effort, the first of its type in the sector".

It was a pioneering effort, since only four other two-year institutions existed in Michigan at the time.

It builds on the pioneering efforts of the Netherlands in this field.

So it needs to shoulder its responsibilities at international level, which means pioneering efforts to achieve sustainable development through technology and science.

He was also known for his pioneering efforts in insurance risk theory.