were effecting
- past progressive of effect.
Example Sentences
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The pangrams from yesterday’s Spelling Bee were effecting and infecting.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2023
“Not a big deal … We were effecting a lawful arrest.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2021
Not, however, because new laws were passed in her favor; indeed, the laws were framed rather with the purpose of overcoming the results of those circumstances which were effecting her emancipation.
From Roman Women by Brittain, Alfred
Now, during the very period that England was being wrested from the Celtic warriors, the Celtic missionaries were effecting the spiritual conquest of Ireland.
From General History for Colleges and High Schools by Myers, Philip Van Ness
Her father was getting better; the open air treatment, the simple food, and the company of his friends were effecting the cure which the luxurious life in the heavily furnished chamber had failed to do.
From Light O' the Morning by Meade, L. T.
