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Recent Examples of inefficacy
The work is less a critique of AA’s methods than a wry commentary on art and art history’s inefficacy in remedying profound societal ills, especially those affecting Indigenous communities.
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Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
The inefficacy of Trump’s approach is borne out not only by macroeconomic readings but also by sector-by-sector data.
—Steven Tian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Frustrated by conventional treatments’ inefficacy, Christina discovered Gronich’s clinic and benefited from her comprehensive, whole-body approach to skincare.
—WWD, 2 July 2024
When my depression hasn’t improved or worsened, providers have abruptly discharged me from their care without a treatment plan, or simply began treating me worse, as though the inefficacy of their therapies could only stem from my noncompliance or bad vibes.
—Maria Yagoda, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
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Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
The inefficacy of Trump’s approach is borne out not only by macroeconomic readings but also by sector-by-sector data.
—Steven Tian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Frustrated by conventional treatments’ inefficacy, Christina discovered Gronich’s clinic and benefited from her comprehensive, whole-body approach to skincare.
—WWD, 2 July 2024
When my depression hasn’t improved or worsened, providers have abruptly discharged me from their care without a treatment plan, or simply began treating me worse, as though the inefficacy of their therapies could only stem from my noncompliance or bad vibes.
—Maria Yagoda, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inefficacy
Noun
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Previous attempts to produce HBL sustainably achieved only limited success due to safety issues, ineffectiveness or a lack of cost-efficiency, according to the study team.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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There are glimpses of improvement that are quickly overshadowed by long bouts of ineffectiveness.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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The company’s legacy system hadn’t been upgraded in 16 years, resulting in inefficiency and manual processes.—
Brian Wasson,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Manning’s inefficiency was on full display, and the Longhorns faithful grew tired of it during the first half.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Inefficacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inefficacy. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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