But the effort seems to have generated little additional business.

But the effort of speaking it seemed to draw us together.

Now and then he would think about them, but the effort seemed to lack point.

So far, at least, the efforts do not seem to be having the desired effect.

To many of the living, the effort may not seem worth it.

But the effort of talking American seemed to have tired him.

The effort to read seemed to take all her strength.

Now, though, their efforts finally seem to be paying off.

The effort of sitting up and talking seemed to exhaust him.

And by late yesterday, the effort seemed to be paying off.