Phrases with «paradoxical effect»

A "paradoxical effect" refers to a situation where something has the opposite or unexpected consequence than what was intended or predicted. It's like when something that is supposed to help ends up causing more harm or when an action has a different result than expected. Full definition

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Sentences with «paradoxical effect»

Still, the Charlotte cameo had a weirdly paradoxical effect: By trying to minimize chatter that he was flirting with a presidential run, Cuomo actually increased the amount of talk that he's scheming to run. (nymag.com)
However, GABA seems to have paradoxical effects on entrainment in the SCN given that its effects during the day are the opposite of those at night. (cbn-atl.org)
Some other recent investigations of mice with CRF overproduction in the brain revealed «surprising paradoxical effects.» (emoryhealthsciblog.com)
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Phrases with «paradoxical effect»

Sentences with «paradoxical effect»

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