It's not all bad, though it can distract from steady effort.

Instead, its mission calls for a steady effort to educate the rest of the world about the human rights issue in China.

Sometimes, a steady effort is sufficient; sometimes, the obstacles are too great.

Dreamland, however, is not finished; it needs the common sense and steady efforts of Theo's parents to manage the new enterprise.

That slowed as the weight came on the cables and they had to work at it, but the gearing made the effort steady rather than hard.

The project is a steady effort to inform the world that peace is a possibility.

With a smooth, steady, irresistible effort, Eggtusk twisted his head to one side.

But a steady effort is made, nevertheless, to emphasize Baker's concerns with race relations.

The other party argued in favour of steady and sustained effort.

With a slow and steady effort he was able to lift her off the ground.