effective
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“Other than communications and rate hikes, I don’t see effective tightening options at this time,” says Darrell Duffie, professor of management and Finance at the Graduate School of Business, at Stanford University.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
His three goals here have taken his international tally to nine in 12 matches—though even that undersells how effective he is since he has spent most of those on the bench.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
Based on earlier research, Yassine and his colleagues suspect that omega-3s may be more effective when consumed as part of an overall Mediterranean-style eating pattern rather than as a standalone supplement.
From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026
One of the most effective ways of locating victims is "by having a really good listen", Ivory says.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
These were all effective tactics and without question advanced the cause of the suffragists in their campaign to win the ballot.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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