1. 10 Emma frowned, making an effort to compose herself.

2. Individuals are often so ambivalent about trying to restore a relationship that they back away without making an effort.

3. Dry Alcoholics is a support group that doesn't care about what stage you are in quitting or moderating your drinking, but that you are making an effort

4. Little by little, the determined novice learns how much tension to apply to the string; he takes the wind into account, and he keeps on making an effort.

5. Here in India, the Government is making an effort towards more efficient tax collection, controlling inflation, reigniting the investment cycle, accelerating job creation and restoring the confidence of investors.