Some lawmakers applauded Mr. Falcon's efforts, especially in the face of much hostile questioning.
Her efforts, especially after the Sept. 11 attacks, earned her honors, grants and fellowships.
This is in large part because of our reconstruction efforts, especially the Marshall Plan.
Mayor Byron W. Brown of Buffalo applauded Mr. Spitzer's efforts, especially the anticrime initiatives.
I didn't like the thought of anyone laughing at my efforts, especially my ex-wife and her husband.
"I think we need to refine our efforts, especially as we bring in more undergraduates," he said.
Officials attributed the decline to conservation efforts, especially the installation of 1.7 million water-saving toilets and other plumbing fixtures.
Mr. Marmol, the architect, was sanguine about the push-and-pull of preservation efforts, especially in Los Angeles.
"There have been ongoing voter registration efforts, especially this year with all the City Council races, which has led to a lot more activity in our communities.
Senator Ted Stevens, Republican of Alaska, is one of many from both parties in Congress seeking significant new efforts, especially climate research.
In the years after the sale of CBS, Mr. Tisch became increasingly involved in philanthropic efforts, especially on behalf of his alma mater, New York University.
