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Discover LudwigThe phrase "token efforts" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it to refer to an effort that appears to be made but is not a genuine effort. For example, "The company put in token efforts to address the safety concerns of its workers."
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But it continues to resist much more than token efforts.
Right now, there are only token efforts to do that.
Against the Capitals, the Islanders made token efforts to finish checks or even begin them.
Many of the other Republican candidates are making only token efforts here.
He also criticized the state for making only token efforts to allow the troopers to testify.
Although he is a citizen of Spain, he makes only token efforts to sell shoes there.
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"This is not a token effort," he said.
The rear seats are little more than a token effort, too, even for kids.
For now he seems to be making at least a token effort to mend ties.
In 'Spies Against Armageddon', there is some token effort at euphemism.
23 min: Mikel records Chelsea's first shot on target, a token effort from 35 yards.
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