21.   Their comments give us no hint of their being political leaders trying to make a sincere effort to win public understanding.

22.   When adults make a sincere effort to involve youth in decision-making and listen to what they are saying it makes all the difference, she adds.

23.   When fans invest their emotions, and increasingly substantial portions of their paychecks, in athletes and teams, they have every right to expect a sincere effort.

24.   Without new leaders who make sincere efforts at accountability, justice and reconciliation, there will be no peace.

25.   Palestinian officials said the harsh reprisals undermined a sincere Arafat effort to crack down on Islamic militants in the wake of the attacks.

26.   But because they lack expertise, the result of sincere effort is often ruinous.

27.   But he should surround himself with the best people available, and make a sincere effort to understand the issues.

28.   She has the urge to support any sincere effort that comes her way.

29.   The congressmen probably feel that their ideas are a sincere effort by Washington to promote and safeguard human rights in the world.

30.   The nuclear powers are at fault because they have not made sincere efforts toward nuclear disarmament.