as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade
the conclusiveness of DNA testing in paternity suits
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That unit, which leads the NFL in scoring (34 points per game), will put a lot of pressure on the Chiefs’ defense because of their effectiveness both on the ground and through the air.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025 -
When the Dallas Cowboys acquired George Pickens in a trade, some questioned whether the wide receiver’s volatility would outweigh his effectiveness.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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Though their claims were the basis of the Amityville Horror franchise, the validity of the Lutzs' story has been heavily debated over the years.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Kinloch also has questioned the validity of a precipitous decline in violent crime reported by Detroit police last year.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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He has not been seen in public since March, but the investigation of his activities had not previously been disclosed by Chinese authorities.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Together, the rulings set the stage for higher-court tests of presidential authority over domestic military deployments and federal funding decisions—issues that could define the legal boundaries of executive power in the months ahead.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Conclusiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusiveness. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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