affect
Example Sentences
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However, the aspect of Kazin’s experience that affected him most profoundly was the physical safety and welfare of his staff in Caracas that were housed in an armed compound.
From MarketWatch
China’s Ministry of Commerce said Thursday that exports of goods for civilian use wouldn’t be affected.
Then amid the ICE raids in the summer, the band donated merchandise profits to organizations such as the Immigrant Defenders Law Center, which covers legal fees for affected individuals.
From Los Angeles Times
I wonder about my character staring at a chainsaw in the movie and wondering how it’s going to affect his world.
From Los Angeles Times
Worse, some are using opaque, off-balance-sheet “special purpose vehicles” to house the newly issued debt without affecting their credit ratings.
From Barron's
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