effective
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“Wuthering Heights” is a reminder of just how effective and everlasting a novel can be; of the places it can take us and the multitude of emotions it can make us feel.
From Salon
The WHO said it had "significant concerns" about the plan, and described the birth-dose vaccine as "an effective and essential public health intervention, with a proven record".
From BBC
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said federal agents in the city would wear body cameras "effective immediately" in a move that would be later "expanded nationwide."
From Barron's
Dr Baig says if effective, the tech could be "quite scalable" because it is affordable, convenient and can be easily integrated into existing rehab services.
From BBC
The FDA’s powerful drug division has had five leaders in the past year, contributing to an unprecedented level of turmoil at the agency responsible for ensuring the drugs Americans take are safe and effective.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
