effective
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“Other than communications and rate hikes, I don’t see effective tightening options at this time,” says Darrell Duffie, professor of management and Finance at the Graduate School of Business, at Stanford University.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
This spring, Ipsos found that 84% of them consider air conditioning effective against the heat, but only 22% own a unit, even though most can afford it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
Although lifestyle factors were not directly examined in this study, the researchers emphasize that maintaining overall health remains one of the most effective ways to support brain function and reduce Alzheimer's risk.
From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026
With runners arriving on the blindside of the defenders at the back post, Japan struggled to cope and it was little surprise that Casemiro's equaliser came from this simple but effective ploy.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
This method was particularly effective in the case of the dragon of Lambton Hall.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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