effectively
adverb
ef·fec·tive·ly
i-ˈfek-tiv-lē 
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ē-,
ə-
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
But the implicit argument, that Colorado law effectively compels Jeffco to violate Title IX, is a major, predictable indictment of our legislature.
—Lisa Frizell, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
After installing the upgrades, federal customers would be effectively locked in, because shifting to a competitor after the free trial would be cumbersome and costly.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 2026
Kennedy reportedly shared that Oz’s memo effectively acts like a federal mandate, as hospitals may need to follow the dietary guidelines to maintain funding.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Effectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectively. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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