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The phrase "put in an effort" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when talking about physical or mental effort that someone puts into an activity. For example, "Chris has been putting in an effort to train for the marathon."
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But they were less willing to put in an effort to obtain food than mice who'd suffered no pain.
Like Bam and his team, the 42-year-old farmer had also put in an effort to vote.
Of course, you could use ready-made puff, but that would be cheating – if you're not going to put in an effort at Christmas, when will you?
It would be great if we could make the final step of getting to the World Cup". Weir is well aware of the task Scotland face to clinch a place at next summer's spectacle and, while remaining optimistic, she insists they have put in an effort to be proud of, regardless of the outcome.
Keep an open mind: do not have pre-conceived notions, put in an effort to like things (songs, celebrities, people).
"They showed me that you can always put in an effort to help someone else and think about other people and not only yourself," Blanche said.
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"You have to think the South Africans are wondering: 'why is Lloris putting in an effort when no one else is?'" blares Mark Schlink.
Stay in charge, but don't make it obvious you're putting in an effort.
From behind, Evans put in an intensive effort from about the 10 km to go mark to limit his losses.
"The players put in a big effort against a big Tongan team.
The boys put in a lacklustre effort and TFC deserved to win.
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