effective alternative
collocation in Englishmeaningsofeffectiveandalternative
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effective
adjective
uk/ɪˈfek.tɪv/us/əˈfek.tɪv/
successful or achieving the results that ...
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alternative
noun[C]
uk/ɒlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/us/ɑːlˈtɝː.nə.t̬ɪv/
something that is different from something else, especially from what is usual, and offering the possibility ...
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(Definition ofeffectiveandalternativefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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We conclude that, detachable balloon occlusion of coronary arteryfistulasis a safe andeffectivealternative to surgical ligation in selected pediatric patients.
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We conclude that balloon dilation of congenital mitral stenosis is aneffectivealternativeto surgery in patients with typical mitral stenosis.
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Movies provided aneffectivealternativeto the violence and drunkenness of compound life.
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These results offer further assurance that the short forms provide aneffectivealternativeto the long forms when a briefer assessment instrument is needed.
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Corticosteroid therapy for the acute attacks of crystal-induced arthritis: aneffectivealternativeto nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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It is more likely that the fortification of composted organic materials with chemical fertilizers may be aneffectivealternativeapproach for improving crop yields beyond existing levels.
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In summary, balloon dilation of congenital mitral stenosis is aneffectivealternativeto surgery, and the benefit is greatest in those patients with typical mitral stenosis.
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It is not normally appropriate for a 14-year-old boy to be punished by restricted diet but occasionally there is noeffectivealternative.
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We are looking at problems of fine judgment whether a given experiment is still necessary or whether an acceptable andeffectivealternativeexists.
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This alliance must make it clear that it is prepared to defend its existence and freedom by warlike measures if there is noeffectivealternative.
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I believe that curfew orders are aneffectivealternativeto imprisonment.
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Yet, for as long as we have noeffectivealternativeto custody for serious crimes, we cannot escape from the need to use it.
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In my opinion, there is a long way to go before we get aneffectivealternativetrap.
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So is there aneffectivealternativeto a tribunal—something already in existence?
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It is particularly intolerable when there are perfectlyeffectivealternativemeans for enforcing the debt without such disproportionate suffering and loss.
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