to the effect that
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“The Court has progressively evolved to the effect that it acts in the interests of the international community as a whole.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
I hope my epitaph says something to the effect that I lived life to the fullest, taking advantage of every single moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Huang’s response was to the effect that China already has immense and highly advanced technological capabilities, “they have an abundance of energy, they have plenty of chips, they’ve got most of the AI researchers.”
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 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
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
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