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ineffective

[in-i-fek-tiv] / ˌɪn ɪˈfɛk tɪv /


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I generally think of mood boards and visualization as ineffective or a bit “woo-woo,” but research suggests that imagining yourself older can increase your retirement savings.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Capybara removals tend to be ineffective, Ibama, the environmental agency, wrote to me in an email, “since environmentally favorable areas are usually quickly reoccupied.”

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Many states and big social-media companies already have such bans, but critics say they are ineffective and don’t have adequate punishments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Ayton’s backup Jaxson Hayes was also neutralized in Saturday’s blowout, not returning to the game after just eight minutes and 30 seconds of mostly ineffective play.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

South Vietnam had an enormous military, but the forces were spread out and ineffective.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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