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effect

[ih-fekt] / ɪˈfɛkt /




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She said an estimated one in six women with the condition in the UK ends up leaving the workforce permanently because of its effect on their health.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The researchers also took advantage of a familiar physical phenomenon known as the coffee ring effect.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

“I’m riding the coattail of the Yellowstone effect and the cowboy being cool again,” said Brown, who expects his digital revenue to crack $100,000 this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Judges blocked the order from taking effect, and in April, the justices gave a skeptical hearing to Trump’s lawyers as the president sat in the gallery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

In a matter of months, AIG FP, in effect, bought $50 billion in triple-B-rated subprime mortgage bonds by insuring them against default.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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