in effect
Example Sentences
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Deductions for seniors, tips, overtime and car-loan interest on American-assembled cars are in effect until 2028.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Thames Water is, in effect, controlled by a majority of its lenders who are owed nearly £18bn.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
To see L.A.’s newest architectural monument in effect is to experience people being celebrated.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Some of Oracle’s 2026 capex is going to come from payroll savings, and the company is, in effect, trading people for computers.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
By that night a curfew was in effect and Nathan had been released from custody.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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