maximum effort

collocation in English

meaningsofmaximumandeffort

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maximum
adjective
uk
/ˈmæk.sɪ.məm/us
/ˈmæk.sə.məm/
being the largest amount or number allowed ...
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effort
noun
uk
/ˈef.ət/us
/ˈef.ɚt/
physical or mental activity needed to ...
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(Definition ofmaximumandeffortfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The maximum acceleration is that which is attained applying themaximumeffortwhen rolling, grade and aerodynamic resistances are overcome.
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This speed represents themaximumeffortunder the very best conditions—that is, steaming trial conditions.
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To do this properly, it is vitally important to know where to put themaximumeffort.
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All we can do is to exert themaximumeffort.
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Themaximumeffortis being called for from everybody—by way of income restraint, increased productivity, and a sense of social responsibility.
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I think they will respond willingly while they are satisfied that themaximumeffortof this country is being made.
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I have never said that we are now at ourmaximumeffort.
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First, then, he must deal hard with any companies which are not going all out formaximumeffort.
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It would remove the incentive which the railways should have for securing themaximumeffort.
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After all, success here depends upon maximum co-operation leading to amaximumeffort, because so often to get the result is by no means easy.
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The industries make themaximumeffortto handle constructively any failure to pay bills and its consequences.
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Amaximumeffortis now being put in.
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We should make themaximumeffortto allow them to register and vote in this country.
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The first is that it will focus attention on local government and produce amaximumeffortto get the electors to the poll.
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Secondly, the only way to extract themaximumeffortfrom the majority of our citizens is to reward by financial incentive.
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I am certain that we have not reached themaximumeffortin this sphere of refuse collection.
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Even then, the scheme would have to make themaximumeffortpracticable to reduce the impact of any cross-subsidy.
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The irony is that 1979, in terms of production, industrial relations andmaximumeffort, was a remarkable year.
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It is intended to be an addition to themaximumeffortwhich the local authorities are able to make.
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We are obviously dealing with a serious, deep-seated problem which requiresmaximumefforton all sides.
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