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• Took a bite of
• Gave one's best shot
• True companion
• Brought to bear
• Put forth strength
• Brought before the bench
• Wielded, as influence
• Took a whack at
• Moved heaven and earth
• Took a shot at
• Tried mightily
• Applied, as pressure
• Put forth, as energy
• Took one's best shot
• Had a taste of