take effect

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Definition of take effectnext
as in work
to produce a desired effect You'll feel better once the medication takes effect.

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Recent Examples of take effect Amazon Prime Video joined NBCUniversal and Disney as a rightsholder when 11-year rights deals took effect in 2025. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 Despite Cooper’s ruling, which was set to take effect July 5, two people with knowledge of the matter told the AP that the Kennedy Center will, in fact, move forward with its closure in the interest of significant renovations. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 If these changes take effect, the strategist said the broader market could feel negative ramifications as soon as this year. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 Read about the bills that are becoming laws below, and read our coverage of some of the more important laws that will be taking effect. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take effect

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“Take effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20effect. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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