Possible Clues:

• Tried hard to wander to the bottom of the street
• Worked, needing small addition to treasure
• Made an effort, seeing queen in range
• Tried hard to get supper finally in oven
• Contested to keep Republican within range
• Tried hard, putting roast initially in cooker
• Tried hard to get last of dinner in oven
• Tried very hard to wander, by the way
• Made a real effort
• Endeavoured to change voters