effective
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When Congress passed the Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act in 1996, it imposed strict filing deadlines, strengthened rules against multiple petitions, and expanded deference to state court decisions.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
Effective government borrowing rates are going up around the world because of the crisis.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
"Effective immediately, the Correspondents' Corridor is closed," Parnell posted on X.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Effective macroeconomic management aims to keep that machine running neither too hot nor too cold.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026
Effective and inexpensive methods of local control have been known for years.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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