in effect

Example Sentences

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But the government has appealed, and the ban remains in effect in the meantime.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

It has been blocked by judges across the country and has never been in effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I think it’s good to draw attention to the oil embargo that the U.S. has in effect, but also there is an element to what you did that looked from the outside like disaster tourism.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

In the Premier League that will be 85%, though it is possible to spend as much as 115% in the first year and pay what is in effect a luxury tax.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The argument between Mr. and Mrs. Dalai was still more or less in effect early the next morning, when a barefoot team of workmen came to install the basins.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri