Similar efforts were under way in other areas of the state.

The program became a model for similar efforts in other countries.

But similar efforts in recent years have been less than successful.

A similar effort in 2000 failed from lack of interest.

But they appeared less successful than with similar efforts in the past.

If the city does its part, it has every right to demand a similar effort from the state.

At one time the plan was a model for similar efforts elsewhere in the country.

Last month, the House rejected a similar effort to change the policy, which has been in place since 1996.

This year, without a similar effort, only 49 students signed up.

High schools, colleges and business should team up on similar efforts.