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effectively

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


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The Canadian miner said Friday it plans to tell its venture partners in Cuba it will leverage provisions in their agreements to dissolve the partnerships, which effectively would sever its Cuban interests.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The agreement, unveiled at a summit in Moldova on Friday, warns that European democracy itself could be undermined unless states are able to respond more effectively to people smuggling and modern migration pressures.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

As a result, they effectively have short positions in the commodities needed to develop their expansion, Currie said.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Although increased CO2 helps the stratosphere radiate heat more effectively, the resulting cooler temperatures mean the Earth system ultimately releases less infrared energy into space overall.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

He doesn’t wait for us to answer before grabbing the cart’s handle, and wrestling it forward far more effectively than we did.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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