effective
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Water may not be effective in fighting a fire caused by an MMA explosion, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
But he also said polling hasn’t shown that message to be an effective one, and he’s confident that voters will show their ongoing trust in the party at the polls.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
The recognition remained effective regardless of viewing angle or how the participants walked.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
Republicans currently control both chambers of Congress, with a 53-47 effective majority in the Senate and a narrow edge in the House.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
In the absence of effective treatment, his recovery was achingly slow—and soon followed by another depression.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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