effectively
adverb
ef·fec·tive·ly
i-ˈfek-tiv-lē 
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ē-,
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Examples of effectively in a Sentence
Try to communicate your ideas more effectively.
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The new agreement would effectively scuttle efforts by tenant advocates to have the city acquire Hillside Villa using eminent domain, the legal process used by government agencies to force property owners to sell.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Other countries have dealt more effectively with the challenges.
—Jamie Nimmo, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
While research on essential oils isn't extensive, some evidence does suggest several may effectively reduce inflammation and promote healthy skin, which may offer benefits to sunburns.
—Cathy Wong, Verywell Health, 12 Apr. 2024
There are still some concerns over whether China’s homegrown chips can perform as effectively as those from Nvidia, Intel, and AMD, however.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 12 Apr. 2024
Kari Lake, the likely Republican nominee for the Senate after losing a winnable race for governor in 2022, has effectively washed her hands of the state-level debate.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 Apr. 2024
The shift led to a monthslong back and forth between the House and Senate that effectively stalled the funding process.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Working in tandem in this ultra-concentrated plumping serum, the ingredients effectively quench thirsty skin for long-lasting intense hydration, according to the brand’s clinical studies.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
The police force needs new leadership to function effectively and collaborate with international forces.
—Pierre Esperance, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2024
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Other countries have dealt more effectively with the challenges.
—Jamie Nimmo, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
While research on essential oils isn't extensive, some evidence does suggest several may effectively reduce inflammation and promote healthy skin, which may offer benefits to sunburns.
—Cathy Wong, Verywell Health, 12 Apr. 2024
There are still some concerns over whether China’s homegrown chips can perform as effectively as those from Nvidia, Intel, and AMD, however.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 12 Apr. 2024
Kari Lake, the likely Republican nominee for the Senate after losing a winnable race for governor in 2022, has effectively washed her hands of the state-level debate.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 Apr. 2024
The shift led to a monthslong back and forth between the House and Senate that effectively stalled the funding process.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Working in tandem in this ultra-concentrated plumping serum, the ingredients effectively quench thirsty skin for long-lasting intense hydration, according to the brand’s clinical studies.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
The police force needs new leadership to function effectively and collaborate with international forces.
—Pierre Esperance, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Effectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectively. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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