Sentence examples for there were efforts from inspiring English sources

Although from the outset of the oil boom there were efforts at conservation and protection of the environment, they generally enjoyed little success.

There were efforts to get more insurance to Caribbean countries.

There were efforts to unify them, but they failed".

In the days that followed, there were efforts by both parties to demonstrate their good intentions.

He was convinced that "there were efforts under way to undermine his regime," Donilon said.

Mr. Ryan said there were efforts to begin rebuilding downtown immediately after the 1967 disturbances.

There were efforts to save the sick; there were concerts, theatrical performances and schools.

By Wednesday, there were efforts to distance the Trump brothers from the event.

There were efforts in the douse to block the resolution last Thursday.

In Beirut, there were efforts to tamp down animosities, and keep the peace.

He added that foreign agents were behind the street unrests and that there were efforts to stage a "velvet revolution".