take effect
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The laws will take effect Jan. 1, 2028.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The law still needs to be negotiated and adopted by EU lawmakers and member states before it can take effect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The change was set to take effect on Tuesday.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The rules take effect in January and are reviewed annually.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Dad met with his foremen and told them a twenty percent cut in salaries—his included—would take effect immediately.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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