in effect
Example Sentences
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They are, in effect, putting themselves at his mercy in the hope that your brother-in-law will take care of them if and/or when they need help.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
AI evangelists think artificial intelligence will, in effect, become a third factor of production, alongside capital and labor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
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 job, in effect, was to say “yes” every time some Wall Street trader asked him if he’d like to insure—and so, in effect, purchase—a billion-dollar pile of bonds backed by consumer loans.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
