effect
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In effect, it allows heat to be programmed in a way that resembles how data is stored and controlled inside a computer chip.
From Science Daily • Jul. 7, 2026
Amber and yellow heat-health alerts have come into effect across England as the United Kingdom braces for one of the longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976.
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026
For everyday investors, the risk here is that diversifying away from the U.S. might not be having its desired effect.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026
Lane closures remained in effect, snarling traffic for several miles as rush hour intensified.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
Phineas's muscle seizures are causing the same effect.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
Vocabulary lists containing effect
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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