in effect

Example Sentences

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But Uthmeier insisted that hidden in this guarantee is, in effect, a prohibition against the donation of genetic material.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

AI companies vying for a spot in the Pentagon said Palantir has in effect become a gatekeeper.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

A staggering 241% tariff was instated in 1986 and remains in effect to this day, being most recently renewed on May 30, 2025.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

While there has been no real uptick in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the fact that the cease-fire remains in effect was enough to temper oil prices on Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

It was, in effect, a modular approach to music-making.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall