put into effect
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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
The burn ban, which covers most of the region from the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys to just north of Oceanside, was first put into effect on Christmas Day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2023
"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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