affect

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The economist expects the tariff to apply to branded pharmaceuticals for which no exemptions have been negotiated, which would mainly affect economies such as Singapore, India and China, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Borgli fearlessly asks how quickly the images we consume by scrolling or watching the news affect our thinking.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It is not immediately clear how these would affect consumer prices, but a senior US official told reporters they did not expect to see any effect on affordability.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“And it could change in two days. So it’s certainly overblown. I completely understand it — but the guys that have been around a long time understand that you can’t let that affect you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In other words, variations in opportunities and experiences can affect a child’s skill building and therefore impact their intelligences.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin