effective
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Media Matters has been very, very effective at this job, which has made it a target, quite honestly.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
The war has led to an effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20 percent of global oil exports pass in peacetime.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
With the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the oil market has faced one of its biggest supply shocks in decades, he said.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Traditional political reporting asks whether leaders are competent, ethical and effective.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Cold is an effective alarm clock, and I was up before the sun.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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