in effect

Example Sentences

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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

While the parking moratorium is not yet in effect — and still needs to go through several more reviews — officials hope it will eventually help ease congestion and safety concerns in the area.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

As a result, the appeal was dismissed, and the earlier order stating that bankruptcy protections didn’t apply to Free Speech Systems or its assets remains in effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

It bet, in effect, on England rather than France as the hegemonic European power of the future, which proved prophetic.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis