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effectiveness

[ih-fek-tiv-nis, ee-fek‐] / ɪˈfɛk tɪv nɪs, iˈfɛk‐ /




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They issued a report reimagining the state superintendent as a student “champion” who would analyze and report on the effectiveness of the education system and also take on an advocacy role.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

It found "gaps in the regulations and areas of legal uncertainty that limit their effectiveness".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The slow growth has drawn scrutiny over the effectiveness of the nation's conservation efforts, including the latest $4.2 million tiger project.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

And because Saudi Arabia has much more spare production capacity, the U.A.E.’s departure may only moderately hinder the bloc’s effectiveness.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Howard Fuller knew that if whites considered Operation Breakthrough as an exclusively “black” organization, it would limit the group’s effectiveness.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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