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effectively

[ih-fek-tiv-lee, ee-fek‐] / ɪˈfɛk tɪv li, iˈfɛk‐ /


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Friday’s news out of China effectively forced a rapid unwinding of crowded tech positions beyond just chip stocks, said Mark Hackett, chief market strategist for Nationwide.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

You and your dad don’t seem to be communicating effectively.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

On the website and in fliers sent to residents, the city says it spends $1.5 million a year to maintain the parks and that taxpayers are effectively subsidizing low land rents.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

It has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed, and whether the UK is prepared for drier summers expected with climate change.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Just about every major Wall Street investment bank was effectively run by its bond departments.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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