effect
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ByteDance had been under pressure to divest its ownership in the app’s U.S. operations or face a nationwide ban after Congress passed a law that went into effect in January.
From Los Angeles Times
But there’s usually an administrative lag before a payroll change takes effect.
From MarketWatch
Nevertheless, Cassian prescribed abstinence not as “‘virtuous in itself’ but because of its positive effects on the soul.”
In later scenes in “The Sorcerer’s Stone,” the sound effects work well.
CPI may temporarily exceed the official target range of 1.5%-3.5% in early 2026 due to base effects; the uptick is expected to be short-lived, ANZ added.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
