affect
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This change didn’t affect how the CDC detects and investigates outbreaks; for that it relies on a separate reporting system that collects case and genetic sequencing information from labs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Cuts in rates particularly affect those who rely on the interest from their savings to top up their income.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Researchers say more work is needed to determine exactly how these additions affect health outcomes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
The activist said he’s seen AI affect ride-hail drivers, therapists, architects, designers and other professions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
NOTE: A dot that is someplace other than next to the head of the note does not affect the rhythm.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
The American Chamber of Commerce for Brazil recently warned that Washington's measure affects more than $11 billion in exports.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
A product of the YouTube generation, Barker has an innate understanding of both technology and how it affects our modern mores.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and affects more than 7 million Americans.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
Critics have argued that the employer NI raise ultimately affects workers by limiting job opportunities.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
“I’m only interested in how it affects your dynamic with Peeta, thereby affecting the mood in the districts,” he says.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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