Term: "in an effort"

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Prepositional Phrase

Sense 1: (Noun) Refers to a deliberate attempt or action taken to achieve a specific goal or result.

Sample Sentence: "The community organized a clean-up campaign in an effort to improve the city's appearance."

Sense 2: (Adjective) Describes something done with the intention of achieving a particular purpose.

Sample Sentence: "The company made an effort to be more environmentally friendly by implementing sustainable practices."

Sense 3: (Prepositional Phrase) Indicates the manner or reason in which an action is carried out.

Sample Sentence: "She baked a delicious cake in an effort to impress her guests."