1.   And despite their efforts at good cheer, the atmosphere in the dang now was somber.

2.   But their efforts at conversation became increasingly difficult as the surrounding house party grew more and more riotous.

3.   Covering is the response of officials enjoying substantial autonomy to efforts at organizational control.

4.   Each sales team targets its efforts at a particular segment of the general population.

5.   Implementation next year will save considerable administrative effort at head office.

6.   Only time will tell if this is a serious effort at improving both public sector accountability and overall performance.

7.   She had a plump, pretty face, framed by dark curls that resisted every effort at restraint.

8.   The first effort at campaign finance reform was a product of the progressive era almost a century ago.

9.   The folks at the Discovery Channel are making the best effort at pioneering original content for the Web.