affect
Example Sentences
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The affected children showed developmental delay along with a smaller brain.
From Science Daily
Powell suggested potential criminal prosecution wouldn’t affect his ability to continue serving as Fed chair.
Because this enzyme directly affects how quickly sugars enter the bloodstream, the discovery points to possible new functional food ingredients aimed at managing type 2 diabetes.
From Science Daily
That decision could affect Ivanpah, which sits on nearly 3,500 acres managed by the Bureau of Land Management near the California-Nevada border.
From Los Angeles Times
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said three fire engine crews were called to tackle the blaze, which affected two floors of the property at Caerphilly Close, just after midnight on Friday 9 January.
From BBC
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