effective
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Example Sentences
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It is an approach that plays well with Thai voters, who see him as effective and, crucially, his own man, unlike some other elite heirs.
From Barron's
Motion pictures have been around for less than half of that, but few inventions have been as effective at telling the story of America and its value.
Two, effective government provides oversight and holds industry accountable for its actions.
From Salon
Strong binding suggests the compound may be effective at slowing enzyme activity.
From Science Daily
"Invest in a Faraday pouch but replace it every couple of years," he said, "because they become less effective over time."
From BBC
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