as in works
the active use of energy in producing a result
the finished parade float was well worth the effort
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Identifying highly repetitive tasks and processes based on document and information processing is a great way to focus your automation efforts.
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Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said she was freed after over four months of efforts from Iraqi government agencies working with American and Jordanian authorities.
—Nechirvan Mando, Michael Rios and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Complying with regulatory developments is most frequently cited as the top priority for internal legal teams — and any innovation efforts are going to fall under scrutiny.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2022, the city's police department focused its efforts to decrease reckless driving incidents by increasing visible enforcement and radar speed signs.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
The death toll related directly or indirectly to Helene grew to more than 184, and it was expected the number could rise as search and rescue efforts continued.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Advocacy groups' efforts the next 72 to 84 hours will wrap up an intense campaign through Arizona's scorcing summer heat to sign up voters.
—Abe Kwok, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
This redefined role will ensure that diplomatic efforts contribute to long-term, inclusive and sustainable economic development.
—Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The key piece of advice to keep in mind during your process improvement efforts is that your changes should always be based on data and a deep understanding of how your processes actually work.
—Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said she was freed after over four months of efforts from Iraqi government agencies working with American and Jordanian authorities.
—Nechirvan Mando, Michael Rios and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Complying with regulatory developments is most frequently cited as the top priority for internal legal teams — and any innovation efforts are going to fall under scrutiny.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2022, the city's police department focused its efforts to decrease reckless driving incidents by increasing visible enforcement and radar speed signs.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
The death toll related directly or indirectly to Helene grew to more than 184, and it was expected the number could rise as search and rescue efforts continued.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Advocacy groups' efforts the next 72 to 84 hours will wrap up an intense campaign through Arizona's scorcing summer heat to sign up voters.
—Abe Kwok, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
This redefined role will ensure that diplomatic efforts contribute to long-term, inclusive and sustainable economic development.
—Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The key piece of advice to keep in mind during your process improvement efforts is that your changes should always be based on data and a deep understanding of how your processes actually work.
—Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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