He was clearly enjoying himself and his presence was having its usual effect.

Strong reviews from restaurant critics didn't have the usual effect, either, he said.

The power of the room and the people in it had the usual effect on Jillian.

The woman, whom the police were trying to locate, suffered no more than the usual effects of heroin.

Littimer was there, and had his usual effect upon me.

Hope it doesn't have the usual effects of gamma radiation on human tissue.

She would probably experience the side effects quicker than usual.

At least the nurses had allowed her more than the usual personal effects to help make it easier.

This year, though, winter is not having its usual tranquilizing effect.

This has indeed been shown for some chemicals, but the usual effect is to lower resistance to disease, rather than to make allergies more likely.