"Our efforts" or "Our Effort"

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Pete Noire

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I think it is "our effort", but I am not sure.
 

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It depends.
 

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We need context.
 

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We are dedicating our time and effor/s to ensure that our customers.....................
 

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We are dedicating our time and effort to ensure that our customers are happy.
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Ok. But why nor our "efforts"?
 

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You are speaking in general terms. You might use "efforts" this way: "Our efforts were in vain." (You made several tries, but they didn't work.)
 

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You are speaking in general terms. You might use "efforts" this way: "Our efforts were in vain." (You made several tries, but they didn't work.)
I see. Several tries. Very interesting. Many thanks Tarheel.
 
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