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After the law took effect, Sharkey’s physician, through tears, informed her that they could no longer provide her with abortion care.

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It might take some time for these changes to take effect.

An immediate issue for households is the 2% increase that has now taken effect for millions of people in England, Scotland and Wales who are on variable tariffs.

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The city said it would make its money back from development of the parking lots around the stadium, which has not happened in the three decades since the lease took effect.

California lawmakers have sought to close the enforcement loophole with new legislation that will take effect in July — but critics say the law isn’t strong enough.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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