in effect
Example Sentences
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The closure remained in effect as of 5:30 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times
Cook Islands officials believe that royalties from offshore mining could help pay for better hospitals and schools, in effect doing for the islands what oil has done for Norway.
A total closure of State Road 39 from 2 miles North of Crystal Lake Road to the Angeles Crest Highway was also in effect due to weather conditions.
From Los Angeles Times
A flood watch was forecast to remain in effect for much of the state through at least Friday afternoon, with rain expected throughout the day.
From Los Angeles Times
Evacuation warnings were in effect for some residents of San Bernardino County in southern California, and flash food warnings were issued for those in the San Francisco Bay area on Thursday morning.
From BBC
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