take effect
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As the mains outages take effect, people have been queuing at water tanker trucks sent to affected regions to fill up large bottles.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The measures are due to take effect in December.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
The tariffs take effect Dec. 4, 2026, but companies committing to build U.S. manufacturing facilities can apply for exemptions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Then, once finalized, it may take more time for the rules to take effect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
It was not polite; nor strictly true, for the sale of Bag End did not take effect until midnight.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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