effective
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What’s really effective about that is, number one, you’re speaking to the manager’s goals and making it in their interest to do this.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
When Nebius raised $5.75 billion in convertible debt in August 2026, the effective interest rate it incurred increased significantly when the duration of the debt extended from 2030 to 2034.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
For the second straight week the hardest-working and most effective attacking player was Ryan Naderi.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
However, Purser cautioned that setting up an effective evaluator system won’t be sufficient to catch all AI threats, as unforeseen risks will inevitably emerge.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
“It’s happened before, hasn’t it? Maybe not here but in other schools. Walkouts are pretty effective, aren’t they?”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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