effective
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But as far as second-choice options go, using misoprostol by itself is a remarkably effective alternative.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
The war has led to an effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20 percent of global oil exports pass in peacetime.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
A combined company would be in a good position to accommodate that surge in demand and it could be effective in shielding customers from the spike, he said.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Traditional political reporting asks whether leaders are competent, ethical and effective.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
The weeklong Allied bombardment had turned out to be far less effective than General Haig had predicted.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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