Example sentences of "it effectively [vb past] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 This law was widely criticised as racist because it effectively barred entry from the so-called new Commonwealth while allowing continued emigration from the predominantly white old Commonwealth countries .
2 General Aoun 's ‘ war of liberation ’ against Syria served the Christian cause because it effectively postponed discussion of the reforms which Muslims believe are essential if their numbers are to be fairly represented in a future government .
3 In a few cases , such as steel , it effectively coordinated expansion plans .
4 For the most part , it effectively circumvented Rome , drawing its primary impetus and orientation from Egypt , Syria and the Mediterranean world .
5 Nevertheless , the peace was an Athenian triumph because it effectively acknowledged Athens ' empire by sea .
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