into effect
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The new guidelines, to come into effect starting in September, include the chamber not using fur in its communications.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The timing of the announcement was especially sensitive as the U.A.E. has continued to face Iranian drone attacks despite a fragile cease-fire that went into effect in April.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The three-judge panel then put its ruling into effect immediately on May 1.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
It could have waited its typical 32 days for Callais to go into effect.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
“The serum will go into effect in one minute,” he says.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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