They say the word "trick" can mean a shortened and effective way to express complex findings.

VOA: special.2010.01.19

He believed the music was an easy and effective way to spread his message.

VOA: special.2009.10.14

Architecture students developed designs that were imaginative and effective.

VOA: special.2009.10.27

"There is a degree of unanimity that there must be swift and effective action taken against the Taliban in Pakistan,".

VOA: standard.2009.05.10

President Obama says he is scrapping the Bush administration's proposal, and replacing it with a plan that is more flexible and effective.

VOA: standard.2009.09.17

He also said a more responsive and effective Afghan government would help dispel doubt in the international community and inspire more assistance.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

"It is impossible to maintain a safe and effective health-care system under conditions of siege that have been in place now since June 2007."

VOA: standard.2010.06.01

Noor Huda Ismail, with the International Institute for Peacebuilding in Jakarta, says Noordin was the most charismatic and effective advocate for violence for Indonesian militants.

VOA: standard.2009.09.21

Prevention is our most powerful and effective weapon,"

VOA: standard.2009.12.02

Under his leadership, the NAACP held rallies and funded programs across the country to enable young African American to stay in school and earn the degrees that would be their passports to social equality and effective citizenship.

VOA: standard.2010.04.16

"What we assure is that the technologies that do come on the market are safe and effective, but whether or not they should be used on a given case,a given patient, is a decision that is made by the individual practitioner."

VOA: standard.2010.04.07

Life expectancy rates climbed, because doctors and scientists developed effective ways to prevent or treat diseases such as tuberculosis, typhoid,diphtheria,and influenza.

VOA: special.2010.12.02

The Race to the Top competition will look for states and local school systems with effective reforms in four areas.

VOA: special.2009.07.30

He says each new version of one bill is weaker and less effective than the one before it.

VOA: special.2010.04.21