take effect
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In January, the regulator said 4.7 million accounts had been restricted or removed in the first month since the law took effect on December 10.
From BBC
“By the time the effects of tightening take effect, the oil price shock is probably long gone.”
From Barron's
The policy would apply to children born after the order takes effect.
Eastern hour on MS NOW, succeeding Ana Cabrera, who is leaving the network when its daytime programming changes take effect in June.
From Los Angeles Times
The district is treating river breeding sites to reduce populations, but warns this might take several weeks to take effect.
From Los Angeles Times
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