put into effect
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Gov. Deidre Henderson said it will be “an unmitigated disaster” if the new rules were put into effect now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The former seminarian, whose grandfather was a Baptist preacher, "has the right, wonderful principles and all of the plans to put into effect that will make the country great again," she said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
In total, the inspector general says that if all of their efficiency recommendations were put into effect, the total savings would equal $6.68 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 28, 2025
This horrifying state of affairs continued for about three days, until the ceasefire was put into effect.
From Slate ● May 14, 2025
A pre-shaving ritual had already been put into effect.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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