effective
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The company announced Thursday she is no longer employed at Fox News and Fox Business Network, effective immediately.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
"It doesn't fully explain why bats are such effective viral reservoirs, but it reveals a level of immune variety we didn't know existed and gives us an entirely new direction to explore."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
IHH could explore alternative routes to raise its effective Fortis stake, including a potential share swap involving Gleneagles India, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
"The president had developed with prime minister Starmer a very friendly and highly effective relationship, particularly on Ukraine and the Middle East," a French presidential official said, asking not to be named.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
I wash my hands one more time—I’d used a tissue to move the mouthguard, but who knows if that’s at all effective.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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