effectively

Example Sentences

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The strait has been effectively closed since Saturday, as shipowners and insurers opted to steer clear of the conflict.

From MarketWatch

Any new leader will have to calculate whether regime survival will be ensured by continuing to fight - or, alternatively, talking and effectively giving in to US demands.

From BBC

"Coordinated space and cyber operations effectively disrupted communications and sensor networks across the area of responsibility, leaving the adversary without the ability to see... or respond effectively."

From Barron's

That strait is effectively closed now, choking off a fifth of the world’s LNG supply.

From Barron's

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for 20% of global oil, is effectively closed, with transit slowing to a near standstill.

From Barron's