effect
Example Sentences
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"We try and see what the effects are from having the opportunity to spend a bit of time every week on safeguarding your relationships," explains Ms Magnusson.
From BBC
They don’t apply to any single-family homes, or to apartments built after the late 1970s, when an earlier version of rent limits first took effect.
The closure remained in effect as of 5:30 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times
Under Oklahoma law, first-degree manslaughter is defined as a homicide that occurs when perpetrated without a "design to effect death" while a person is engaged in the commission of a misdemeanor.
From BBC
Littler, who was a beaten finalist on debut two years ago, was agitated throughout the game and visibly raised his level to devastating effect in set three after Cross levelled at 1-1.
From BBC
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