to the effect that
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Earlier in 2026 there was talk in the markets to the effect that some SoftBank insiders were questioning the wisdom of its chief executive’s unwavering commitment to OpenAI.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
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
Duke replies with words to the effect that the world doesn't give a damn about him, so he doesn't care about the world either.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
Is there a limit to the effect that public pressure can have during a strike, vis-à-vis the economic fundamentals—how long manufacturers believe they can afford to hold out?
From Slate ● Nov. 8, 2023
Unfortunately, Wistar failed completely to recognize the bone’s significance and merely made a few cautious and uninspired remarks to the effect that it was indeed a whopper.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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