effective
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In Mexico, where microfinance lenders have come under fire for charging effective annual interest rates above 400%, a popular lender, Consejo de Asistencia al Microemprendedor, went into liquidation last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The author argues that these particles may have been among the most effective MN-zymes and could have occupied a central place in the evolutionary history of nanozymes during the OoL on Earth.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
It is hoped that conceding a corner which could lead to conceding a goal is a more effective deterrent.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
And unlike many wealthy self-funders, Steyer did not leap into a campaign as a political neophyte who assumed their business skills would translate into being an effective elected official.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Balderdash was not only a fun word to say but an effective one.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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