affect

Example Sentences

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It remains unclear how temporary changes to local weather will affect neighboring regions and the broader climate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Restrictions on eligibility for asylees, refugees and victims of human trafficking under Section 10108 are expected to affect roughly 90,000 people per month — those already living at the margins of the margins.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Despite his recent affect, the secretary may be banking on a reversion to a more normal style of politics once Trump passes from the scene.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

"Everything they have built this season, don't let it affect them. They have been in this situation before and they don't want to relive that."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The force that would affect all of their lives was hidden from their view.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis