in effect only
Example Sentences
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It is said that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin exist in the digital ones and zeroes of “blockchain” storage and are accessible, in effect, only through passwords.
From Salon ● Jan. 28, 2025
Arm China, in which Arm itself is in effect only a minority shareholder, underwent a nearly two-year boardroom battle between its local chief and shareholders that ended last year.
From Reuters ● Aug. 22, 2023
While lawmakers often set policy in the budget with provisions directing how money must be spent or prohibiting some spending, those provisions are in effect only for a year.
From Washington Times ● May 18, 2023
PayPal notes that the changes, including the removal of fees, are for a limited time — they’re currently slated to be in effect only until June 30th, 2022.
From The Verge ● Mar. 18, 2022
Although this ballot was won in effect only by the votes of the Court of Aldermen, it was accounted a great victory for the Court Party and left the Whigs sorely disappointed.
From Citt and Bumpkin (1680) by Sir Roger L'Estrange
