effected
Example Sentences
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If the civil-rights revolution was primarily effected by patient application of the laws, “By Any Means” suggests some of its reforms came about via the impatient application of fists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Later on Wednesday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the president will raise the global tariff to 15% in the coming days "where appropriate" but did not name which countries would be effected.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
Rather than fight, Nicolls and Stuyvesant effected a merger.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2025
In the end, Musk dictated the Grant’s terms, and the committee effected those wishes.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2024
It was so much worse than if it had been a physical sickness, for which a cause might be known, medicine given, a cure effected.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
