in force
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Instead, 2026 is more likely to be a recovery year, he said, with investors needing time and a sustained improvement in momentum before they return in force.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
EU efforts to cut reliance on external tech aren’t new: Brussels introduced the Chips Act, in force since 2023, in a bid to become more self-sufficient in the production of semiconductors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
He said similar legislation has been in force for more than 20 years in Scotland and there hasn't been "one prosecution or attempted prosecution against a dog owner".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
“All of us recognize that a reduction in force creates significant uncertainty and personal hardships for employees, families and school communities,” Chait said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
That same night, while the curfew was in force, he had crawled to the big house on the corner and knocked at Blanca’s window.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
