Sentence examples for were able to effect from inspiring English sources

Following the civil war fighting in 2006 the Sunni position in and around Baghdad was severely weakened and, with al-Qaida offering no constructive alternatives, the tribal channels were able to effect an understanding with Petraeus and the Americans.

This proved to be impossible by the aid of the straight edge and compasses alone, but the Greeks were able to effect the construction by the use of higher curves, notably by the cissoid of Diocles.

"We've had four calls during this mission, and we were able to effect a rescue for each of them".

All sera were able to effect an approximately 90% or greater kill (1 log10 kill) of Salmonella in the serum bactericidal assay indicating that these anti-Salmonella antibodies are functional.

The reviews of telemonitoring for hypertension demonstrated that various telemonitoring interventions were able to effect significant reductions in blood pressure.

While some parameters associated with cycle 2 were able to effect the percentage of off-target effects, the parameters associated with cycle 3 continued to have the greatest effect on off-target effects in the restricted n = 3 parameter space.

Those who turned out to vote thought they might be able to effect change.

She was able to effect public policy through her behind-the-scenes activities, but she was never accountable.

Perhaps it's unfair to expect one man to be able to effect change in a country locked in the past.

While it is unclear just how far the power of the committee will extend, Mr. Volcker said that he expected to be able to effect "substantial" changes.

Freed from the constraints of running for and maintaining political office, he's been able to effect change with greater gusto.