The union's effort to seek a comprehensive agreement broke with a decades-long tradition.

They were pinned down, and only a concerted effort would break the stalemate.

The effort broke against his arms that had not felt it.

There were accusations that the efforts made on their behalf "broke the computer."

But these efforts broke down over several issues.

The heart of the film concerns Lee's efforts to break through Grey's barriers as he has done with her, and to win his love.

I made one last despairing effort to break out of my coffin, then fell back utterly exhausted.

He made one last desperate effort to break free, almost made it to the surface before being pulled back instantly by his right leg.

He made one last heroic effort to break his chain of thraldom.

All her efforts could not break a single thread.