in effect

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

But Treasury chief Bessent insisted the ceasefire remained in effect.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Still, an evacuation warning in Ventura County was in effect in county-line areas near Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Chatsworth, West Hills and the Lake Manor neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

That still left open the question of who would manage Livermore day to day, in effect as Lawrences viceroy.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik