effective
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When the Iran war broke out it led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil tankers, causing crude oil prices to surge.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
It’s most effective if your medical provider helps with the process, says Julie Carter, counsel for federal policy at the Medicare Rights Center, an advocacy group.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
CVS Health’s Aetna said that “when combined with timely clinical information from our provider partners, prior authorization supports safe, effective, and affordable care.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The researchers note that phosphatidylcholine supplementation remained effective even when introduced during middle or advanced age.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
The stream was too swift and the breeze too light for the sail to be effective.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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