to that effect
idiom
variants
or to the effect that
—used to indicate that the meaning of words is roughly correct even if the words themselves are not completely accurate
He said more time was needed to reach a decision, or words to that effect.
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There’s nothing about side effects or about its suitability for long-term use, nor is there anything to that effect on the bottle itself—just a warning not to use while pregnant.
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WIRED, 31 July 2023
It is also hoped that Swatch Group brands, including Omega and Longines, will take part, but the group has not made any announcements to that effect.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 16 July 2023
Lawyers for Twitter testified to that effect last month in a separate case involving former President Donald Trump.
—Brian Fung, CNN, 14 July 2023
Chaudhry said her team has provided video and photographs to that effect.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2023
The Athletics have called Oakland home since 1968 but are hoping to move to Sin City by 2027, and have signed an agreement to that effect.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 29 May 2023
Larson authorized the spending of $220,000 for the work of Adams, Prosper and Shine, and Adams personally secured a loan to that effect.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023
If the Southern District decides not to pursue a fuller investigation after Icahn Enterprises responds to its information request, the office is unlikely to issue a statement to that effect.
—Chris Dolmetsch, Fortune, 16 May 2023
The following month, a group of senators sent a letter to Danco Laboratories asking the company to submit an application to that effect.
—Grace Segers, The New Republic, 28 Apr. 2023
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WIRED, 31 July 2023
It is also hoped that Swatch Group brands, including Omega and Longines, will take part, but the group has not made any announcements to that effect.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 16 July 2023
Lawyers for Twitter testified to that effect last month in a separate case involving former President Donald Trump.
—Brian Fung, CNN, 14 July 2023
Chaudhry said her team has provided video and photographs to that effect.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2023
The Athletics have called Oakland home since 1968 but are hoping to move to Sin City by 2027, and have signed an agreement to that effect.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 29 May 2023
Larson authorized the spending of $220,000 for the work of Adams, Prosper and Shine, and Adams personally secured a loan to that effect.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023
If the Southern District decides not to pursue a fuller investigation after Icahn Enterprises responds to its information request, the office is unlikely to issue a statement to that effect.
—Chris Dolmetsch, Fortune, 16 May 2023
The following month, a group of senators sent a letter to Danco Laboratories asking the company to submit an application to that effect.
—Grace Segers, The New Republic, 28 Apr. 2023
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“To that effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20that%20effect. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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