in effect

Example Sentences

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STV's news service is, in effect, subsidised by the rest of the schedule.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But Treasury chief Bessent insisted the ceasefire remained in effect.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Still, an evacuation warning in Ventura County was in effect in county-line areas near Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Chatsworth, West Hills and the Lake Manor neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

As a result, the appeal was dismissed, and the earlier order stating that bankruptcy protections didn’t apply to Free Speech Systems or its assets remains in effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

By that night a curfew was in effect and Nathan had been released from custody.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English