effective
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"Under the order of the Supreme Leader, the response of the armed forces will be immediate, effective, and without geographical limitations," he added.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
It’s unclear just how effective the sheriff’s efforts to eliminate the groups have been to date.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Although the results suggest that heart scans could help doctors make more targeted treatment decisions, the trial did not establish that the scan approach was as effective as conventional risk assessment.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
Net additions came in at 4,000 versus his 7,000 estimate, with fiber additions decelerating an effective 33% despite more homes passed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
In the absence of effective treatment, his recovery was achingly slow—and soon followed by another depression.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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