effective
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With Panama wanting to apply some forward pressure, making a run in behind against their momentum was incredibly effective.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
Her fight with the American president underscores what has been a surprisingly effective political style.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
The LAF will "gradually assume full and effective security responsibility in pilot zones, which will serve as the mechanism for phased and verified redeployments of the IDF and the deployments of the LAF."
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
Research suggests it may be effective in reducing biological age and disease risk factors when deployed for one cycle a month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
When roaming bands of Sapiens foragers migrated into colder climates, they learned to make snowshoes and effective thermal clothing composed of layers of furs and skins, sewn together tightly with the help of needles.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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