effective
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And he thinks A.I. can be harnessed to make government more efficient and effective for constituents.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
“Consequently, there is an urgent need for more effective treatment approaches that provide durable benefit for a greater number of patients.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Critics have yet to give their verdict on the latest film and how effective it is at tackling the issue of children's relationship with technology.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
"To ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, a mandatory curfew for a half-mile area surrounding Delaney Hall is being implemented, effective immediately," Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said in a statement.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
That seemed the most effective way to overthrow segregationist Jim Crow laws.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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