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in effect

For all practical purposes, as in This testimony in effect contradicted her earlier statement . [Late 1500s]
In or into operation, as in This law will be in effect in January . Related phrases include go into effect and take effect , which mean “become operative,” as in This law goes into effect January 1 , or It takes effect January 1 . Similarly, put into effect means “make operative,” as in When will the judge's ruling be put into effect? [Late 1700s] Also see in force , def. 2.

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He posits nothing short of an immigration “invasion” — in effect, a permanent 9/11 — that “has caused widespread chaos and suffering in our country over the last 4 years.”

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Several cars were involved and a SigAlert was in effect, with just one lane open in each direction.

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“We have no city government, we have no town government. Our government, in effect, is our supervisor, and our supervisor has a lot of areas. ... It’s a huge district,” Grasso said.

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"I have further determined that CD has, in effect, conducted what would be characterised as plea bargaining with AB, after AB had received the Notice of Charge" said the chair.

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Ms Balan said she believes the case will now in effect go back to square one, and new proceedings can be launched.

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