effect
Example Sentences
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A gale warning was also in effect for inner coastal waters, with officials discouraging boating until conditions improved.
From Los Angeles Times
But, she added: "It’s worth it, it will always be worth it! This has to have an effect. This is not a game!"
From Barron's
Until now, the substance was mainly known for its effect on animals that try to attack Ecuadoran poison dart frogs.
From Barron's
Alistair also takes an interest in the intellectual and developmental disabilities community, writing about the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and war in Ukraine on people with autism, Down syndrome and other conditions.
The actor was shown to no less domineering effect in The Great Santini, playing a frustrated Marine pilot who hectors and browbeats his teenage children.
From BBC
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