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The phrase "make an effort with" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when encouraging someone to try or put in effort towards a task or relationship.
Example: "I hope you can make an effort with your studies this semester to improve your grades."
Alternatives: "put in effort with" or "try hard with".
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We feel good about ourselves if we make an effort with the way we dress.
Your tutor may feel he didn't make an effort with you and be willing to reconsider any views he has.
She makes criticisms like "Your ankles are a lost cause, but you could make an effort with your grooming".
Friendships of any kind require a lot of attention and it's easier to make an effort with like-minded colleagues.
They might assume that if the owner can't be bothered with their own business, are they going to make an effort with mine?
There are fashion shows, of course, and you make an effort with your appearance at the twice-yearly circuit of New York, London, Milan and Paris.
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The airline has always made an effort with its safety videos.
My parents live in the soup, surrounded by neighbors making an effort with koi ponds.
"Making an effort with the language is a major step toward understanding the country and people," he said.
On Monday evening, Lady Gaga was certainly making an effort, with plans to keep the store open all night.
I just don't enjoy history books, though I've made an effort with quite a few.
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