effective
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It turned out to be an extraordinarily effective — but expensive — demonstration of why due process exists.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said retaliatory tariffs would be effective September 8, as analysts warn of tit-for-tat escalation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
“This sort of pressure can work, and I have seen it be more effective than actual sanctions,” said Bitsoff, the former Treasury official.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
The US recommends two shots to children between ages one and six, which is 97% effective in protecting against the illness.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Balderdash was not only a fun word to say but an effective one.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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