to the effect that

Idioms  

1. see to that effect.

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Example Sentences

A message of a different sort would be delivered if the MPC removed a phrase that has appeared in recent policy statements to the effect that the key rate is likely to be lowered further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

But his subsequent sotto voce remark, to the effect that he probably wouldn’t give any of the Manhattan Project scientists clearance under those rules, doesn’t appear anywhere in the 1,011-page hearing transcript.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2023

"Although some witnesses made vague references or speculated to the effect that candidates or their agents knew about or suggested reimbursements, investigators did not find credible evidence to support a charge," Veasey's report stated.

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2023

I know that Senate Republicans did have a press conference that mentioned something to the effect that this is uncalled for, etc., etc.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2023

Now and then they heard whispered rumors to the effect that he was in the neighborhood.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry