affect
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‘Whatever happens is going to directly affect us in the markets, and if I guess right, it’s great — but if I guess wrong, I lose the farm.’
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
However, differences in the technologies and the way they train the immune system could affect levels of protection or the number of doses needed.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
These findings suggest that lifestyle factors and ongoing inflammation may affect the immune system's ability to remain resilient over time.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
"It's unclear how this will work, and it won't affect many people," said a European diplomat speaking on condition of anonymity.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Whether a stem points up or down does not affect the note length at all.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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