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

This lack of access could affect confidence, wellbeing and a sense of identity, she added.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

An autistic person’s tone of voice or emotional affect may sound to a non-autistic person as if it doesn’t match the situation’s gravity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

And Russia would represent the kind of opportunity Paul and Jim had hoped for when they’d taken on Peru: a chance to affect health policy for the poor on a global scale.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French