1.   No matter how hard they work to give you commitment and effort, their minds are elsewhere.

2.   As for Moore, this talented actress really has to work to give Rebecca the rounded personality Columbus neglected to write for her.

3.   ABC is working to give it a Beatles connection.

4.   Fox promised he would never forget their sacrifices and would work to give them a voice in Mexico and a helping hand in the U.S.

5.   He works to give each novel significance on its own, tackling difficult issues.

6.   Just as Clinton worked to give Democrats a claim to fiscal responsibility, Bush is working to give conservatism a claim to solving social problems.

7.   Less visibly, Willcox has been working to give the magazine a more contemporary feel.

8.   Ms. Sweeney is working to give the channel a sharper identity and a bit more spice while still keeping the family-entertainment mandate.

9.   On another front, NCR is working to give consumers greater freedom to do things their way.

10.   Since then he has worked to give the show credibility.