effectively

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Sir Olly Robbins was effectively sacked as Foreign Office boss last week after it emerged his department had granted the peer clearance despite concerns raised by officials during the vetting process.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Crude plunged on Friday after Tehran said it would allow ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, which had been effectively closed since the war began on February 28.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

From the Fed’s standpoint, the Treasury would effectively buy back $4 trillion of Treasury and mortgage-backed securities—much as the Treasury does from time to time with outstanding bonds that have become illiquid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

If your employer matches 5% and you contribute 5%, you’re effectively doubling that portion of your money immediately — plus, your taxable income is reduced for the year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

The Atlantic floor was effectively two large conveyor belts, one carrying crust toward North America, the other carrying crust toward Europe.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson