The school 'makes every effort' [=the school does all that it can] 'to help' new students become adjusted to college life.
His novel's surprise ending is not really convincing, but we'll give him 'an A for effort'.
He wanted to contribute in some way to the 'war effort'. [=to the effort to win the war]
(..) are standing by. Yes, sir. Tonight, China becomes the first world power Following the failure of diplomatic efforts of the United Nations, China has confirmed that its language experts have tonight delivered an ultimatum at the Shanghai site. In a televised statement, (..)2016 Arrival