in effect

Example Sentences

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That means that the permanent residents are in effect subsizing the visitors, even though they’re lower-income ratepayers than the generally well-heeled vacationers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Though the stay will remain in effect while litigation proceeds, the Supreme Court could make a full ruling on the case in the not-too-distant future.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

The GOP legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law in 2025, created a temporary federal income-tax deduction for tips, in effect from 2025 to 2028.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

To deal with debt and faltering returns on investment, China in effect rolls over existing debt and recapitalizes its banks with injections of liquidity in the money supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

It was, in effect, a modular approach to music-making.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall