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effect

[ih-fekt] / ɪˈfɛkt /




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STV's news service is, in effect, subsidised by the rest of the schedule.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

However, the same effect was not seen during the subsequent night shift.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Patel says a schoolwide phone ban that went into effect this past fall has curbed a lot of the lunch-shaming photos.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Glory grabbed Danny’s other hand and it became a chain-link effect.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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