It took a great deal of time and effort to gather fibers from plants or animals to make into yarn which could then be made into cloth.

VOA: special.2009.11.04

They were to make the first effort at a space chase.

VOA: special.2009.06.24

"I mean anyone with a little effort can make better food and even cheaper food, but mainly better food than you can buy anywhere.

VOA: standard.2010.07.16

Kites was the first big-budget effort by the Hindi film industry to make a movie which would appeal to mainstream audiences in India and in Western countries.

VOA: standard.2010.07.22