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effectiveness

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




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They also are sensitive to environmental conditions and can change chemical composition if stored at the wrong temperatures or shaken too vigorously, increasing the risk of an immune response or decreasing their effectiveness.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The trend continued into the 1990s, with the likes of Roger Clemens, Curt Schilling and John Smoltz deploying it with deadly effectiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Despite doubts about their effectiveness, Minicircle’s gene therapy and others like it are available at an increasing number of clinics across the world.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Users hit back at Papperger's comments with jokes and memes highlighting the effectiveness of Ukrainian drones and anti-drone defences.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Brainy committees are continually evaluating the effectiveness and cost of doing various things in space, defense, energy, transportation, and the like, to give advice about prudent investments for the future.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas