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Recent Examples of inefficacy
The work is less a critique of AA’s methods than a wry commentary on art and art history’s inefficacy in remedying profound societal ills, especially those affecting Indigenous communities.
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Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
The inefficacy of Trump’s approach is borne out not only by macroeconomic readings but also by sector-by-sector data.
—Steven Tian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Frustrated by conventional treatments’ inefficacy, Christina discovered Gronich’s clinic and benefited from her comprehensive, whole-body approach to skincare.
—WWD, 2 July 2024
When my depression hasn’t improved or worsened, providers have abruptly discharged me from their care without a treatment plan, or simply began treating me worse, as though the inefficacy of their therapies could only stem from my noncompliance or bad vibes.
—Maria Yagoda, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
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Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
The inefficacy of Trump’s approach is borne out not only by macroeconomic readings but also by sector-by-sector data.
—Steven Tian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Frustrated by conventional treatments’ inefficacy, Christina discovered Gronich’s clinic and benefited from her comprehensive, whole-body approach to skincare.
—WWD, 2 July 2024
When my depression hasn’t improved or worsened, providers have abruptly discharged me from their care without a treatment plan, or simply began treating me worse, as though the inefficacy of their therapies could only stem from my noncompliance or bad vibes.
—Maria Yagoda, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inefficacy
Noun
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Mike Vrabel has blamed his squad’s ground ineffectiveness on his RB stable being too ball-security focused.—
Brad Evans,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The evidence of its ineffectiveness and risks has led 23 states to pass legislation banning or limiting the use of conversion therapy for minors.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
7 Oct. 2025
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Starbucks is in the midst of a restructuring plan that involves closing underperforming stores and cutting staff to address slowing sales and operational inefficiencies.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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SulfurSolve aims to avoid inefficiencies by using chemically stable carbonate ions to keep iron soluble and reactive at alkaline pH levels.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Inefficacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inefficacy. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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