Sentence examples for a proclaimed effort from inspiring English sources

The ANC has set up anti-corruption agencies in a proclaimed effort to bring corrupt people to book.But for most South Africans, the stench of graft, patronage and greed surrounding the ruling party itself is now too strong.

Stealing Mr. Blair's favorite possessive, he proclaimed his effort a "people's campaign" and appealed for donations to increase his war chest from its current $32,000 to the $800,000 total he said other parties would be spending.

The anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington was less a commemoration, speakers proclaimed, than an effort to inject fresh energy into issues of economics and justice that, despite undeniable progress in overcoming racial bias, still leave stubborn gaps between white and black Americans.

BEIJING — Last month, the cream of the Communist Party leadership gathered here to proclaim a national effort to make China a cultural tastemaker, one whose global creative influence matches its economic clout.

"Merry Christmas Toledo!" a sign proclaimed.

A banner proclaimed "W stands for women".

A banner proclaimed that shops were open.

A self proclaimed footballing legend was born.

"Hearty Welcome!" a banner proclaimed.

The UN proclaims World Food Safety Day! Today the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a World Food Safety Day.

Government forces have been battling Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine, months after a cease-fire was proclaimed following international diplomatic efforts.