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as in struggled
to devote serious and sustained effort
the trapped climber endeavored mightily to get the boulder to budge
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as in tried
to make an effort to do
our club is forever endeavoring to find ways to raise more money for activities
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Recent Examples of endeavored
He’s endeavored to start his own combat sports promotion, Dirty Boxing, and Perry has learned how to capitalize on his fame.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Mattel hit it big with Barbie in 2023, and have since endeavored to create a cinematic universe of their own, telling The New Yorker shortly after Barbie's release that the company had 45 films in development.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
China’s Belt and Road Initiative endeavored to shift energy infrastructure construction overseas to reshape trade and mitigate domestic overspending while advancing foreign policy objectives.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This is an historic fort built in 1813 that the Yacht Week founders endeavored to restore in partnership with Croatian authorities back in 2012.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Mattel hit it big with Barbie in 2023, and have since endeavored to create a cinematic universe of their own, telling The New Yorker shortly after Barbie's release that the company had 45 films in development.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
China’s Belt and Road Initiative endeavored to shift energy infrastructure construction overseas to reshape trade and mitigate domestic overspending while advancing foreign policy objectives.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This is an historic fort built in 1813 that the Yacht Week founders endeavored to restore in partnership with Croatian authorities back in 2012.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeavored
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Tennessee, in particular, struggled the most, punting 7 times—more than any other team—compared to Ohio State’s 3 punts.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Healthcare professionals have long struggled with abuse, often exacerbated by patient frustrations over long wait times and systemic inefficiencies.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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As anybody who has tried to use a chatbot to answer a customer service query knows, AI is still some way off being as effective as a good call centre person.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the past, Medina said, the two tried their hand at creating a viral moment with a fake Instagram video of Jones getting a suggestive face tattoo.Amanda Rosa, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Anyone who suspects fraud has occurred or been attempted, can report it to authorities so those who commit fraud can be identified.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Raptors attempted to neutralize Jalen Brunson, but the Knicks’ All-Star guard adjusted seamlessly, facilitating for his teammates instead of forcing the issue.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Those who worked with him always circled back to his genuine joy on the podium.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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And the front and rear hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors worked extremely well, even going downhill, without any squealing whatsoever.Scott Kramer, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Endeavored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeavored. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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