taken effect

phrase

past participle of take effect
as in worked
to produce a desired effect You'll feel better once the medication takes effect.

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Recent Examples of taken effect Now, 50% levies on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods have taken effect. Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 The ban has not yet taken effect but will after a second reading at the city council’s September meeting. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
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taken hold
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  • Owl & Co’s inaugural Vertical Economy Report revealed the stat, which is up 42% on the figure the previous year and highlights how quickly microdrama has taken hold as a major content vertical.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In recent quarters, the burger chain’s turnaround has taken hold in its home market.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Taken effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20effect. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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