61.   The city has been making great efforts to throw off its negative image.

62.   You could have made more effort to talk to him.

63.   He made an effort to hold himself in check.

64.   He made the effort to say something pleasant.

65.   They made no effort to include us in the negotiations.

66.   Although the U.K. says efforts are being made, they are not doing enough.

67.   He made no effort to hide his disappointment.

68.   He made determined efforts to overcome the scandal.

69.   Mary Ann had made an effort at jazzing up the chilly modern interiors.

70.   As a general rule, all muscular effort is enhanced by breathing in as the effort is made.