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as in unsuccessful
not producing the desired result
an ineffective effort to reduce unemployment that only spurred inflation
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as in futile
producing no results
an ineffective medication that will be denied FDA approval
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Recent Examples of ineffective
Disengagement often stems from a lack of clarity in roles and responsibilities, poor communication and ineffective leadership.
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Julie Kratz, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
In some cases, the insulin shots become ineffective and patients need more aggressive treatment: usually a transplant of islet cells—which produce insulin in the pancreas—from a deceased donor.
—Alice Park, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
While this collapse is mostly temporary, continuous warm temperatures will make carbon sinks increasingly ineffective at counteracting emissions.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 21 Oct. 2024
But, early on in Game Five, Flaherty was ineffective, New York went ahead by five runs, and Yankee Stadium emanated good cheer.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Julie Kratz, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
In some cases, the insulin shots become ineffective and patients need more aggressive treatment: usually a transplant of islet cells—which produce insulin in the pancreas—from a deceased donor.
—Alice Park, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
While this collapse is mostly temporary, continuous warm temperatures will make carbon sinks increasingly ineffective at counteracting emissions.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 21 Oct. 2024
But, early on in Game Five, Flaherty was ineffective, New York went ahead by five runs, and Yankee Stadium emanated good cheer.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Riley's mother began to get worried, and phone records show that many of Riley's family members attempted to reach her but were unsuccessful.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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In his unsuccessful 2020 race, Trump garnered almost 13,000 votes.Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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In 2016, more than 80 percent of Taiwanese people believed that resistance in a potential conflict with China would be futile; by 2022, the proportion of the population expressing this view had nearly halved to 43 percent.David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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After making a futile effort to revive Asahi with chest compressions, Masa orders No. 17 to sleep and then to wake again.Chris Klimek, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2024
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Mature Businesses: Operate, Build, Operate, Experiment Mature companies typically face challenges related to inefficient processes and time management.Agur Jõgi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Other issues with the existing building include an inefficient layout, small classrooms and narrow, congested hallways.Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Wet down is generally useless—all those air pockets that trap heat are gone.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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However, there's a 250MB limit on individual files, making Box's free version useless for anyone working with video or large audio files, such as podcast recordings.PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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Accordingly, Washington’s aim should be to make clear to Chinese President Xi Jinping how counterproductive and costly to Beijing’s interests these new relationships will turn out to be.Stephen Hadley, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
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This move, described as reckless by Petty, was seen as a counterproductive decision that ultimately cost him valuable positions in a race critical to his standing heading into the playoffs.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Ineffective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ineffective. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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