All I got for my efforts was another shake of the head.

I got no more for my efforts than a thousand boys before me, and a thousand since.

Paradoxically, though, they have not really gotten much credit for their efforts.

They try very hard, but never get anything for their efforts.

Jack turned to run his hand along the little face, and got a smile for his efforts.

All he got for his efforts was a bloody nose.

She was doing this to help Elma, not to get glory or praise for her own efforts.

All they got for their efforts, he thought morosely, were success, wealth, and admiration.

I tried doing it and got nothing but bumps against solid rock for my efforts.

We came all the way to Illinois and got nothing for our efforts?