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

He has told business leaders that, in effect, that he wouldn’t have put Griffin’s name in the video if he could do it again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The result in effect is a cross-section of mountain, which is not a view you get every day, or indeed anywhere else along the Appalachian Trail that I am aware of.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson