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effectiveness

[ih-fek-tiv-nis, ee-fek‐] / ɪˈfɛk tɪv nɪs, iˈfɛk‐ /




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The agency first approved mifepristone in 2000, after evaluation of rigorous studies demonstrating its effectiveness and safety.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

The median length of antidepressant treatment in the U.S. is five years, another study found, despite limited evidence about the effectiveness of such long-term use.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

They issued a report reimagining the state superintendent as a student “champion” who would analyze and report on the effectiveness of the education system and also take on an advocacy role.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

It added that adhering to the existing index rules could “prevent such IPOs’ timely index inclusion and impact the overall index’s effectiveness as a benchmark.”

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The sooner I create Nyla’s defoliant to rid the planet of the dangerous plants, the sooner she’ll send us back to check its effectiveness, and the sooner we can escape.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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