effective
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Republicans currently control both chambers of Congress, with a 53-47 effective majority in the Senate and a narrow edge in the House.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
The company also received a violation for allegedly failing to “implement and effective written injury and illness prevention program” in accordance with state law.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
The recognition remained effective regardless of viewing angle or how the participants walked.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
But Institute chief executive Prof Siddarthan Chandran says it is possible that even one of them could also be effective in the brain and we just don't know it yet.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
I have to say it was always effective in getting Simone back on track.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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