take effect
idiomatic phrase
1
: to become operative
The new regulations will take effect next year.
2
: to begin producing an expected or intended effect or result
waiting for the drug to take effect
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Secretary Noem’s action — published on March 25 as a notice in the Federal Register and scheduled to take effect 30 days later — was based on a flawed interpretation of immigration law, said Talwani, an appointee of former President Barack Obama.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday, the day that tariffs were meant to take effect, Le’s clients still had little idea what to expect.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
And Woodside said if after Prop. 28 took effect schools saw a dropoff in their work with teaching artists through community programs, the VAPA Foundation can keep bringing such experiences and partners into schools.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Lawyers for the attorney general’s office argued at a Tuesday hearing that the law should be allowed to take effect.
—Chris Wade | The Center Square Contributor, The Washington Examiner, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday, the day that tariffs were meant to take effect, Le’s clients still had little idea what to expect.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
And Woodside said if after Prop. 28 took effect schools saw a dropoff in their work with teaching artists through community programs, the VAPA Foundation can keep bringing such experiences and partners into schools.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Lawyers for the attorney general’s office argued at a Tuesday hearing that the law should be allowed to take effect.
—Chris Wade | The Center Square Contributor, The Washington Examiner, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Take effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20effect. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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