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affecting

[uh-fek-ting] / əˈfɛk tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
moving
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unaffecting


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Shares are down about 2.5% over the past year, reflecting rising costs for essentials such as memory chips that are affecting the broader entertainment and gaming industry.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

“While these changes have contributed to the need for restructuring, they reflect broader market dynamics affecting the entire wine sector.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Congenital heart disease is the most common birth defect, affecting about 1 in 100 babies born each year.

From Science Daily Aug. 13, 2026

This trend is affecting not just the leaders but the populations of those countries.

From Slate Aug. 13, 2026

“That it seems to be affecting people differently?”Trina asked.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner




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