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effectuate

[ih-fek-choo-eyt] / ɪˈfɛk tʃuˌeɪt /


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And so I think that he enjoys that a lot on a personal level, but also on a presidential level as someone who wants to effectuate change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

"Going forward, U.S. engagement with the WHO will be limited strictly to effectuate our withdrawal and to safeguard the health and safety of the American people," they added.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

It’s meant to effectuate the mandates in both of those constitutional amendments, and those are permanent rights.

From Slate • Oct. 18, 2025

As you mentioned, it was that ambiguity with respect to the "effectuate" term that has since been removed from Judge Xinis' order.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025

Germany irrevocably recognizes the full authority of this commission, agrees to supply it with all the necessary information, and to pass legislation to effectuate its findings.

From Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights by Miller, Kelly




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