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effectiveness

[ih-fek-tiv-nis, ee-fek‐] / ɪˈfɛk tɪv nɪs, iˈfɛk‐ /




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"This encouraging milestone bears witness to the effectiveness of field interventions: early detection, medical care, contact tracing and community engagement," DR Congo's Institute of Public Health wrote on social media.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The next step will be larger Phase III clinical trials designed to confirm the drug's safety and effectiveness in a broader patient population before regulators consider approval.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

But that tactic no doubt exists, particularly with the less scrupulous agents out there,” said Andy Panko, a certified financial planner who is tracking IUL policy claims and testing their effectiveness in a continuing project.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

There was no difference in effectiveness between neutral and affirming debunkbots, whereas when the debunkbot was condescending, it was somewhat less effective at reducing conspiracy beliefs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The effectiveness of the fly dope ointment wore off after about a half hour—partly because they were sweating profusely from the intense heat.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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