effectively

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With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, both U.S. and international crude prices soared to above $100 a barrel.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

But the watchdog said there was little evidence that hundreds of millions of pounds spent on SEN "is being spent effectively or delivering a high-quality education to those who need it".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The net effect of the changes could effectively raise costs for many imports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Jennifer Kavanagh, director of Military Analysis at Defense Priorities, said that Trump is effectively prevented from leaving NATO.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 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