But by April 25 his efforts had become largely defensive.

Localized movements began immediately after the war but by the beginning of the 20th century the effort had become national.

The man was breathing hard now, as if the effort was becoming too much for him.

Any effort to walk the middle ground becomes obviously just that: a dodge.

The industry's efforts to save energy are becoming more universal.

When this effort became too much, he asked finally: "What do you intend to do?"

But that is the work of the officer left behind, and in the last few weeks, that effort has become harder.

But now I must break off contact, because the mental effort required to stay in tune with your minds is becoming too much for me.

Recently their efforts have become a little less quiet.

But the company's effort to create and nurture new links has become much more aggressive in the last decade.