The phrase "a true effort" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize the authenticity or sincerity of someone's attempt or endeavor.
Example: "Her dedication to the project was evident; she put in a true effort to ensure its success."
Alternatives: "a genuine effort" or "an earnest effort".
But some who know their way around a subject and a predicate still prefer the courage of a true effort.
As dean, Mr. Nohria has been known for fostering frank conversations about social issues, but it is hard to say if Harvard Business could ever mount a true effort to resolve class issues on campus along the lines of the one on gender.
I like the idea of pecan-crusted salmon, a Southern twist to the ubiquitous fish, though I haven't yet had a chance to sample it.The vegetable lasagna, with its compilation of collard greens, zucchini, squash, carrots, broccoli and portobello mushrooms, tastes more like a half-hearted attempt to please a trouble-making vegetarian than a true effort.
Whoever believes in the Jewish right to a nation, to peace and to a normal life must make a true effort to resume political dialogue, to reach a permanent settlement, to set permanent borders for Israel and not to give up the chance to live in peace with all our neighbors.
"This is a true effort of collaboration and it's how regeneration should happen". More than 200 jobs are expected to be created and an estimated £6.7m brought in by additional tourism.
Iraq needs a true effort of reconciliation to accomplish internal peace and social harmony.
The anti-Qaddafi effort was a true coalition effort, with European allies taking the initial lead in the bombing campaign, and with political support from the Arab League.
This was done in an effort to elicit a true maximum effort from each individual.
The love might come naturally, but the logistics of motherhood was a process that required true effort and knowledge.
Such a response minimizes your true effort and accomplishment.
They swapped bad contracts for worse ones in a vain effort to stay competitive and marketable without enduring the pain of a true rebuilding effort.
