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to make an effort
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to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult
Example
We need to make an effort to reduce our carbon footprint.
As a manager, he made an effort to be fair and considerate, always trying to put himself in his employees' shoes to better understand their perspectives.
At the networking event, she made an effort to acquaint her friend with influential professionals in the industry.
After the disagreement, he made an effort to smooth down tensions in the workplace by facilitating a constructive conversation among colleagues.
Despite being shy, she made an effort to mingle with her coworkers at the company picnic.