into effect
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Real estate developers are already cautiously planning to take advantage of the eased regulations and plan to announce new projects after the law goes into effect.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
While a ceasefire came into effect in early April, strikes between the two sides have continued.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Tied up in court, the ban hadn’t yet gone into effect.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
California’s requirement doesn’t even go into effect until this month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
"Dim-out" rules had been put into effect, so Cullen saw no lights twinkling anywhere in the misty darkness.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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