effectively
adverb
ef·fec·tive·ly
i-ˈfek-tiv-lē 
e-,
ē-,
ə-
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The team revealed that the PDA asymmetric photothermal layer not only effectively addresses the issue of insufficient sustained power generation caused by water adsorption saturation but also mitigates the unstable moisture gradient resulting from excessive water evaporation.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
The latter fed mostly off scraps in a first half, as an attacking plan that included Dwight McNeil as a No 10 and Tyler Dibling on the right, did not function effectively.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
As feared, the trade of defensive end Micah Parsons days before the start of the season effectively destroyed what was already a weak defense that the arrival of defensive tackle Quinnen Williams two months later in a deal with the Jets could not adequately fix.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Vitamin C can boost your immune system by stimulating white blood cells, enabling them to fight germs more effectively.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
The latter fed mostly off scraps in a first half, as an attacking plan that included Dwight McNeil as a No 10 and Tyler Dibling on the right, did not function effectively.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
As feared, the trade of defensive end Micah Parsons days before the start of the season effectively destroyed what was already a weak defense that the arrival of defensive tackle Quinnen Williams two months later in a deal with the Jets could not adequately fix.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Vitamin C can boost your immune system by stimulating white blood cells, enabling them to fight germs more effectively.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Effectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectively. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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