into force
idiom
: into the condition of actually working or operating : into effect
The law came/went into force last year.
The regulations have not yet been put/brought into force.
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Zelensky, however, accused Russia of breaking its commitment to hold off its attacks on Ukraine’s energy assets, claiming the weeklong pause was due to come into force last Friday.
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Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The additional punishment would come into force immediately, meaning he wasn’t allowed to play against Barrow the following day.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
It now must be signed by Rodríguez and published before coming into force.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Textiles, apparel, marine, leather, footwear, chemicals, plastics, sports goods, toys, gems, and jewelry will incur zero duty once the free trade agreement comes into force, India’s commerce ministry said in a statement accompanying the announcement.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
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Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The additional punishment would come into force immediately, meaning he wasn’t allowed to play against Barrow the following day.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
It now must be signed by Rodríguez and published before coming into force.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Textiles, apparel, marine, leather, footwear, chemicals, plastics, sports goods, toys, gems, and jewelry will incur zero duty once the free trade agreement comes into force, India’s commerce ministry said in a statement accompanying the announcement.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Into force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20force. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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