effective
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They pointed to a change of language in the third-quarter report, from “timely planning and rollout of practical and effective incremental policies” to “leveraging the synergistic effect of existing and incremental policies.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
Raman, she said, believes that district residents deserve effective representation and “continuity of services.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
When it comes to medicines, some shoppers assume that paying extra means getting something more trusted or effective.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
This highlights the continuing need for more effective treatments and new strategies that could help prevent the disease or reduce complications.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
In retrospect, Bobby said that it was probable that she had learned the phrase from other people who had been investigated by the FBI, as the most effective tactic.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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