in effect

Example Sentences

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"It was always made explicit in the deal that the terms of the deal would expire… The sunset clauses in effect nullify their effectiveness," he argues.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Unlike Mexico, Greer said, Canada “has a different approach to the United States. They have some retaliatory tariffs still in effect, and that makes it a problem for us to negotiate.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

By raising our body temperature, we in effect try to bake the germs to death before we get baked ourselves.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond