take effect
Example Sentences
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He said the ban would take effect immediately and that he intended to bar other outlets from entry in the future.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
The new exemptions will take effect beginning Jan. 1, 2028, and apply to qualifying cars manufactured before the 1981 model year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
The change was set to take effect on Tuesday.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The proposed rules will not take effect for several months and are likely to face legal challenges once finalized.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
On March 3, 1807, Thomas Jefferson signed into law Congress’s ban on the importation of slaves, to take effect January 1, 1808.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
