work with effort vs work with efforts

Both phrases are grammatically correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Work with effort' is more commonly used to describe putting in hard work or diligence, while 'work with efforts' is less common and may imply working with multiple attempts or strategies.

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work with effort

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe putting in hard work, diligence, or exerting oneself in a task or job.

Examples:

She always works with great effort to achieve her goals.
He approached the project with dedication and worked with effort until it was completed.

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I wish you a speedy, successful integration into the work of the European Parliament so that, with your work and efforts, you are able to make a constructive contribution for the benefit of your voters and of Europe.
observes that the EU's cities are invited to work with the Union in efforts to overcome the economic and financial crisis, while also contributing towards deeper European integration.
The recognition for a person who works her way with steady efforts
recognising, however, that many Member States demonstrate a good level of cooperation and work with Parliament in an effort to respond to the concerns of citizens as expressed through the petitions process,
Each country's efforts to work with restrictive measures are undermined or made impossible when alcohol may in principle be freely imported from other countries.
The expected benefits will be increased efficiency in the processing of information, a reduction in manual work effort, improvements in data quality and extended analytical capabilities.
I think he asked for a second chance and I think he's made a real effort to work with us.
The Commission has made huge efforts to work with Russia on Kaliningrad, addressing both the impact of enlargement and future development policy as part of a comprehensive approach.
Reducing individual tax rates and taxes on savings and investment at best fosters modest increases in employment, work effort, and income.
The preparation has required a lot of work and effort.
Work and efforts to make progress on these issues must intensify considerably.
Mr President, I would like firstly to acknowledge the work and efforts of Mr Kirkhope.
Like other speakers in the debate, I believe however that success depends crucially upon preventive work and efforts made before the disease has broken out.
Mr President, I want to acknowledge the work and effort put into this report by the rapporteur, Mrs Miranda de Lage.
Our electors are surely unlikely to be interested either in the work and effort we devote to these proposals.
Let me point out, though, that this regulation will not work without effort.
Therefore I wish to congratulate the rapporteurs on their work and efforts to reach broad political consensus and I hope they will be adopted by the European Parliament.
I acknowledge all that commitment, work and effort and must applaud you for it.
I would like to congratulate the Rapporteur for the work and effort submitted in drafting this document.
First, I would like to congratulate the rapporteur for her work and efforts made in finding a compromise in this extremely delicate matter.

Alternatives:

work diligently
work hard
work with determination

work with efforts

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase may imply working with multiple attempts or strategies to achieve a goal.