effective
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Joe Willock: Made an instant impact after coming off the bench against Liverpool, but not as effective as a starter on Saturday.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
A study of nearly 5,000 schools nationwide that lock student phones in Yondr pouches found them to be an effective way to curb student phone use.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
“These protections will only be truly effective if we work with our peers — TikTok and YouTube — to put the same measures in place,” the letter said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
We collaborate closely with various sectors in the food industry, from farmers to food companies, to help implement effective mycotoxin management integrated within food safety standards.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
Another especially effective strategy was disruption of the Indigenous trade networks, which caused food shortages and starvation.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
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