in effect
Example Sentences
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The divergent societies the two ships bequeathed would foster what Mr. Reynolds maintains were in effect two competing nationalities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
In a previous statement on security, the Knicks posted on X: "A strict no-bag policy will be in effect, and fans should make effort to limit personal items to an absolute minimum."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The same policy will be in effect throughout the upcoming tour.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
He had said, in effect: “I found this contractor myself. He worked on the pool at my golf club.”
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
He says in effect to his reader, “Never mind how silly they are. I will dress them up so prettily for you that you will like them.”
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
