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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The moves effectually cut short the career trajectories of the two naval officers.
From Seattle Times
Referring to Nelson, Anderegg said, “This limitation effectually denied her of this justice.”
From Washington Times
As Madison stated in Federalist No. 48, “It will not be denied, that power is of an encroaching nature, and that it ought to be effectually restrained from passing the limits assigned to it.”
From Salon
However, as soon as he accepted the command position of the Confederacy’s “Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida,” he was effectually fighting an aggressive war against the United States.
From Washington Post
Elder statesmen were, in fact, “the only persons who have it in their power effectually to arouse and enlighten the public sentiment.”
From Salon
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