in effect

Example Sentences

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He recalls his family going on long trips disguised, in effect, as an ordinary family, and the emotional toll this took on him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

But Treasury chief Bessent insisted the ceasefire remained in effect.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

While the parking moratorium is not yet in effect — and still needs to go through several more reviews — officials hope it will eventually help ease congestion and safety concerns in the area.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

But Boro argue that it is unfair that they are now, in effect, locked out of the process.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

A foot soldier’s incentive was to make a name for himself; J. T.’s incentive was, in effect, to keep the foot soldiers from doing so.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt