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in an effective manner
She used a visual aid to effectively communicate her point.
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Chrome is an important pillar of Alphabet's ad business, which makes up nearly three-quarters of its revenue, as Chrome provides user information to help Alphabet target ads more effectively and profitably, and also gives Google a way to route search traffic to its own engine by default.
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Kenrick Cai, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Milano’s initial role was effectively the same role that Dorian Williams had in the lineup until Milano returned to action.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Congress should examine what happened, address any failures, and make sure FEMA has the ability to respond effectively to future disasters.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The Judicial Tenure Commission filings effectively launch a court-like process that, at its most severe, could result in the Michigan Supreme Court choosing to suspend or remove the judge.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
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Kenrick Cai, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Milano’s initial role was effectively the same role that Dorian Williams had in the lineup until Milano returned to action.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Congress should examine what happened, address any failures, and make sure FEMA has the ability to respond effectively to future disasters.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The Judicial Tenure Commission filings effectively launch a court-like process that, at its most severe, could result in the Michigan Supreme Court choosing to suspend or remove the judge.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
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Adverb
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When estrogen levels are stable, these neurotransmitter systems work more efficiently—which helps support mood stability and emotional resilience.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 July 2025
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The Missouri Department of Social Services has struggled to efficiently handle enrollment requirements for food stamps and other social programs.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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Biometrics are typically stored locally and never transmitted, but organizations must still demonstrate compliance and reassure stakeholders that sensitive data is adequately protected.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The latex makes this mattress buoyant and responsive, which is critical in keeping your hips from sagging and your lower back will be adequately supported.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Providing valuable insights to clients effectually integrates innovations which foster efficiency, competitiveness and growth in this era characterized by digital globalization.—
Debbi Compton,
USA TODAY,
22 Aug. 2023
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In the past China, was viewed as an attractive labor market which could cost effectually do manual assembly of all parts sourced globally.—
Cindy Gordon,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2021
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“Effectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectively. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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