| Thus, chiefly through the efforts of this lover of peace and abhorrer of war, the art of maiming and killing became ever more efficient. |
| The mayor tried to hamstring our efforts by cutting the budget. |
| They have renewed their efforts to find a peaceful solution. |
| The organization was awarded for its efforts to prevent further desertification in Africa. |
| She has been recognized as a great humanitarian for her efforts to end world hunger. |
| Her efforts to rejuvenate her career have so far been unsuccessful. |
