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effect

[ih-fekt] / ɪˈfɛkt /




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"I would like to confirm that the Philippine law enforcement agencies... are now tasked to effect the arrest of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa," Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida told reporters.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The S&P 500 is weighted by market capitalization, which magnifies the effect of this year’s gains for some of its largest companies.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Bridie Lee, a parent at Ivanhoe Elementary in Silver Lake, wants the new policy to take effect — with more restrictions — for all grades starting this fall.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The researchers collected the data by measuring an effect called Faraday rotation, which occurs when radio waves travel through areas filled with electrons and magnetic fields.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Luckily, it took only a moment for her statement about Nutsawoo to have the desired effect on the children.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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