impact

Example Sentences

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The first people to feel the impact will be those born between 6 April and 5 May, 1960, who will have to wait an extra month before they are paid a pension.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Firms said the negative effect of the war on sentiment added to the adverse impact of trade tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Markets have refocused on the potential growth impact associated with the rise in oil prices,” according to a research note from J.P.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“This could be one of the highest impact things, but it has a lot of open questions,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

And then the shock of the impact wore off, and he quickly declared his head the winner as sharp pains spread like lightning bolts through his skull.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley