Come into/go out of, etc. use
phrase
To start or stop being utilized or practiced.
This law will come into use once it is passed by the parliament.

Often appears as...
- come into use
- go out of use
phrase
To start or stop being utilized or practiced.
This law will come into use once it is passed by the parliament.

Often appears as...
- come into use
- go out of use
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Historical Shifts
Used when something starts or stops being popular over time, often due to innovation or changes in society.

Horse carriages went out of use after cars were invented.
Legislation Changes
References a practice or tool beginning or ceasing because of new laws or regulations.

Plastic bags will go out of use with the new environmental regulations.
Technological Context
Often tied to tech, where gadgets or software start to be used or become obsolete.

3D TVs didn't really come into use despite the initial hype.
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