Sentence examples for efforts finished from inspiring English sources

He touched down twice in a record 35-18 win in London the following November, and the second of those efforts, finished by Ashton after England launched a counter-attack from behind their own line, is regarded as one of the great Twickenham tries.

But in the event, he won just 16% of the vote despite his efforts, finishing a distant third behind McCain and Huckabee, and barely a point ahead of Romney, who scarcely campaigned in the state.

He fancied an eagle but his average effort finished eight feet short.

Harrington's effort finished short of the flag, as per the captain's instruction, leaving McGinley a long putt.

Irish had led with a try from a line-out by Luke Narraway and a brilliant team effort finished by Sean Maitland.

And when their hand was forced by the Scots' third try - a brilliant team effort finished off by Chris Paterson - they finally opened up a bit.

Even they never anticipated scoring 17 unanswered points in six minutes early in the second quarter, however, the hosts undone by a close-range score from Mujati and a breakaway effort finished by winger Jamie Elliott after the former Saint Chris Ashton had been turned over.

Australian Toby Price, in only his second Dakar effort, finished first among motorcycle racers.

It was a great effort finishing even worse than him," he added sarcastically.

Chandler was the only other Knick who brought any consistent effort, finishing with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

After winning the Derby at odds of 50-1, the gelding turned in another big effort, finishing second in the Preakness.