effectually
Britishadverb
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with the intended effect; thoroughly
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to all practical purposes; in effect
Example Sentences
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Olise, the leading scorer for Premier League side Crystal Palace this season, then effectually put the game away, doubling the French advantage with a left-footed shot from outside the box off an assist from Lacazette.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024
Burke was right: “No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of acting and reasoning as fear.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 22, 2022
If you are grieved, because you have not accomplished some sound and virtuous design; set about it effectually, rather than be grieving that it is undone.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
It has not disclosed any payments to top strategist Jason Miller, who makes $35,000 a month — effectually a $420,000 salary, or more than the presidency pays.
From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2020
“I searched his person effectually, but found nothing until I pulled off his boot, when we discovered that something was concealed in his stocking,” one of the militiamen later wrote.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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