The phrase "a concrete effort" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a specific, tangible, or measurable attempt to achieve something.
Example: "The organization made a concrete effort to reduce its carbon footprint by implementing sustainable practices."
Alternatives: "a tangible effort" or "a solid effort".
The GFIN proposal presents a concrete effort to formalize enhanced cross-border policy cooperation.
It has been long acknowledged that successfully defeating ISIS necessitates a concrete effort to discredit radical "jihadist" terrorist ideology.
"The fact that they made a concrete effort to hire a trans person for the role is also unprecedented for a media organization of its kind," she said.
In a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Peace Prize, Social Democratic Parliamentarian Sissel Ronbeck Sunday nominated Geldof for "his unique effort to save suffering Africans". "He has engaged millions across the continents and over power blocs in a concrete effort for peace and development.
But such an approach may not make a dent in prison rape unless it is coupled with a more concrete effort, on the part of DOCCS, to hold itself accountable by installing more cameras in facilities and by consistently punishing staff who take advantage of inmates.
But the Michigan bill appears to be the first concrete effort to implement a dedicated, statewide alert system for shootings that would be as pervasive as, say, emergency weather alerts.
For the first time, the business and scientific communities are collaborating in a concrete, practical effort to help create a truly sustainable planet.
The moves by Mr. Brock in recent weeks make his the most concrete effort so far on the part of Democratic activists to establish some kind of centralized structure that they hope will become the left's answer in 2012 to such groups on the right as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Crossroads and others, which significantly outspent Democratic-leaning outside groups this year.
The concrete effort of course depends on the particular operation, with multiplication and division being quite expensive examples.
However, to date no concrete effort has been put in place to assess the quality and quantity of the potable water in the area.
Last week's vote in favor of establishing temporary shelters in Huntington Beach, Irvine and Laguna Niguel marked the county's most concrete effort yet to find housing for the unsheltered.
