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• (Had) made great efforts
• After capture, Charles I was restricted, king being held
• Tried (E, not A)
• Did try from England's leader finally impress Express newsman?
• String of clues, say, editor had a go at
• "I ___ so hard" Linkin Park lyric
• Gave it the old college try
• Police "Though I've ___ before to tell her of the feelings I have for her"
• Voters (anag) — made every effort
• Attempted to replant seed outside for instance
• Made an effort, though tired out
• Made an effort to accomplish something
• Had a sample of
• Attempted with strong effort
• Handled, as a case