take effect
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Then, once finalized, it may take more time for the rules to take effect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
In July, Nanos promoted Stivers, the lead homicide detective on the case, to lieutenant, which will take effect in September, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Just this week, Trump slapped sweeping new tariffs on 60 trading partners and saw 25-percent duties take effect on Brazilian products.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
On Thursday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, acting under Trump's direction, said those duties would now take effect.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
I did not know how soon the mandragora would take effect.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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