effective
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Example Sentences
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The review found the dispersal zones were effective in reducing anti-social behaviour, and sometimes things improved after just a couple of weekends.
From BBC
“This resulted in less effective spend against a backdrop of improved competitor product offerings and continued elevated levels of market generosity,” the company said.
While these drugs are effective at reducing stomach acid, using them longer than recommended by a physician may lead to nutrient deficiencies, including anemia, and may negatively affect bone health.
From Science Daily
He also suggested that using debt to fund buybacks could be an effective use of capital.
From MarketWatch
"We can now see, however, that our efforts to bring inflation down have been effective," she said.
From Barron's
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