in effect
phrase
: in substance : virtually
… the … committee agreed to what was in effect a reduction in the hourly wage.—
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San José State complied fully with the law in effect in 2024 and prior.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
An extreme heat warning remains in effect through Friday evening, but it could be extended, according to the weather service.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
According to the orders placing the counties under quarantine, the quarantine will remain in effect until the commission lifts it.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
While the legal battle may continue with potential appeals, no PSLF restrictions are currently in effect, and student loans can continue to be forgiven.
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Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for the entire WJZ viewing area Thursday and Friday for heat index values reaching 110° to 112°.
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Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
An extreme heat watch will be in effect from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday evening.
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Dorany Pineda,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
The decision means the minimum age of 21 to purchase a handgun will remain in effect, at least for now.
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Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Paramount hopes the deal will be completed and in effect by the end of September.
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Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2026
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
An extreme heat warning remains in effect through Friday evening, but it could be extended, according to the weather service.
—
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
According to the orders placing the counties under quarantine, the quarantine will remain in effect until the commission lifts it.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
While the legal battle may continue with potential appeals, no PSLF restrictions are currently in effect, and student loans can continue to be forgiven.
—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for the entire WJZ viewing area Thursday and Friday for heat index values reaching 110° to 112°.
—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
An extreme heat watch will be in effect from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday evening.
—
Dorany Pineda,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
The decision means the minimum age of 21 to purchase a handgun will remain in effect, at least for now.
—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Paramount hopes the deal will be completed and in effect by the end of September.
—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2026
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“In effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20effect. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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