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effectively

[ih-fek-tiv-lee, ee-fek‐] / ɪˈfɛk tɪv li, iˈfɛk‐ /


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Were they to do that, the amortised cost of the remaining years of Mudryk's contract would disappear from the club accounts - effectively writing the expense off and helping their finances significantly.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The arrangement helps keep admit rates low—regular decision admittance was a record-low 2.8%—while effectively boosting yield.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

That made it 92-85 and effectively doused the Lakers’ comeback.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

In several key states -- including Texas, North Carolina and Mississippi -- primary elections have already taken place, effectively locking in current district lines.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Leibniz believed that the reform of mathematical symbols would improve reasoning just as effectively as the telescope had improved sight.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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