put into effect
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In total, the inspector general says that if all of the efficiency recommendations were put into effect, the total savings would equal $6.68 billion.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 28, 2025
There is a risk, though, that a version of Kate Wareing's plan would take too long to put into effect, if it is to help the government meet its 2029 deadline.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025
California’s Independent Redistricting Commission would craft new maps after the next census to be put into effect in 2032.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025
This horrifying state of affairs continued for about three days, until the ceasefire was put into effect.
From Slate • May 14, 2025
It was also Melanie’s last chance to put into effect her plan to get rid of the eyelashes.
From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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