in effect

phrase

: in substance : virtually
… the … committee agreed to what was in effect a reduction in the hourly wage.—Current Biography

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As of Wednesday morning, evacuation orders are in effect for the following zones. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 The new contract with Athco will be in effect through April 30, 2029. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 The declaration will remain in effect until rescinded by the city, according to the statement. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Flood watches remain in effect on Wednesday afternoon from Indiana to Virginia, where additional rounds of heavy rain are expected Wednesday night through Thursday morning. — Michelle Simmons, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in effect

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“In effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20effect. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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