in effect
Example Sentences
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By late June, fuel-rationing measures were in effect in 56 regions of Russia, according to a tally by Mediazona, an independent Russian media outlet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Lane closures remained in effect, snarling traffic for several miles as rush hour intensified.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
There’s likewise an ongoing sales cap of one drive per console that’s been in effect since March 2025—perhaps a move to free up manufacturing space for a PS6-compatible drive.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
The pact remains in effect but the U.S. refusal to renew means trade officials from the three countries will have to meet every year for a decade to continually review the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
And in effect the sultry darkness into which the students now followed him was visible and crimson, like the darkness of closed eyes on a summer’s afternoon.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
