effective
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But monitoring for leaks has proved effective in other industries; fence-line emissions of benzene, a carcinogen, fell 30% at petroleum refineries after implementation of a similar monitoring program, according to the EPA.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Researchers believe that understanding how the body controls itch, including the signals that tell us when to stop scratching, could eventually lead to more effective therapies.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
That method is also long-proven, safe, and effective, Brandi said.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
American forces, an admiral said, “have cleared an effective pathway for ships to leave at this point.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Would not the magic have been equally effective if the “killing” had been practiced upon less realistic images?
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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