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effectively

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


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Tuchel was unhappy with England's lack of intensity in their opening friendly against New Zealand in Tampa, the 1-0 win effectively a glorified training session as he fielded two different teams in each half.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The company, valued at about $1.77 trillion at its $135 targeted IPO price, has been effectively inaccessible to most retail investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

In many cases, one dose of ivermectin or another antiparasitic drug can effectively treat an animal for screwworm.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The result highlights just how effectively these chemicals can travel around the world.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

If it played a role in disenchanting the world, it did so precisely because it was effectively inculcated among the educated, clerical and lay, male and female.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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