in effect

Example Sentences

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He had said, in effect: “I found this contractor myself. He worked on the pool at my golf club.”

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

STV's news service is, in effect, subsidised by the rest of the schedule.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He recalls his family going on long trips disguised, in effect, as an ordinary family, and the emotional toll this took on him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

It will remain in effect until new lows exceed new highs for two consecutive days.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

I was frightened, because I had, in effect, been summoned into a royal presence.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin