effectively
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That made it 92-85 and effectively doused the Lakers’ comeback.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
He was surprised when the host committee for that event effectively paid the full bill, in large part with $22 million in state funds.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
Finally, the U.S. government needs to sell the lunar project to the American people more effectively.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
The price of oil has seen sharp swings since the start of the war, as the key Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed for weeks due to the conflict.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
The French masters had separated slaves who spoke the same African language, so in secret they had fashioned their own common tongue in order to communicate more effectively.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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