effective
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On numerous occasions last season, Guardiola made clear he felt the Frenchman would be more effective staying between the lines, close to Erling Haaland.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
The findings suggest that longevity may depend in part on an immune system that remains highly effective against both infectious organisms and cancer.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
That combination has made AI a surprisingly effective coach in my quest to become a more thoughtful, compassionate person.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
According to the suit, Jane Doe’s complaints and reports to her supervisors and human resources about her alleged treatment were dismissed and that they “failed to take timely or effective corrective action.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Kepler was never able to be an effective observer of the heavens because of his bad eyesight, and in Graz he had no access to observational data.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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