Sentence examples for an effort to lay from inspiring English sources

Throughout the book there is an effort to lay the experimental foundation upon which studies of insect physiology are based.

Much of the recent maneuvering is simply an effort to lay down markers for the approaching negotiations.

Some have speculated that the shortages may be an effort to lay the groundwork for a gasoline price increase, potentially tied to the I.M.F.

The Clinton rule was an effort to lay out broad rules for some forest lands that could not be changed at the local level.

"You can't help but conclude that this is an effort to lay a foundation for a subsequent challenge to an Obama victory, should it occur".

He has revealed little personal details, like his habit of eating as many as nine bananas a day in an effort to lay off the chocolate and to lose weight.

Upon waking in the morning, make an effort to lie still for a few minutes without opening your eyes.

Although his remarks were made with an eye to helping Democratic candidates in the Congressional elections this fall, they also were an aggressive effort to lay out a potential plan of attack for the Democratic presidential candidates who are already preparing for 2004.

On Oct. 7th the President an nounced an Indo‐China peace initiative as a serious effort to lay the basis for a settlement of the conflict.

Ahead of his appearance, his aides said that the speech would be an "inspirational" effort to lay out China's vision for a more multipolar world, and was intended to outline his idea of China's role in the world as it becomes richer and more powerful.

"They represent a step up in style and a move forward to a deliberate effort to lay hold of this stage industrial society as it was passing away," said Professor Clark.