in effect
Example Sentences
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The Pentagon decision upheld on Friday was based on public procurement regulations and now remains in effect.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
This week, Dan was forced to medically retire, saying in effect "the decision was made for me".
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The agreement will be in effect for five years and must still be approved by a judge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Another topic of discussion for your attorney: a durable power of attorney, a legal power that remains in effect after the principal becomes incapacitated, allowing them to access their client’s bank account.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
Their fifty-three patients were, in effect, a clinical trial, and an astonishingly successful one.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
