affect
Example Sentences
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Fontaine argues that such problems mainly affect quantitative polling.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Ruth Jeannoel has seen the same distress affect Haitian people in her community in Miami, Florida, which boasts the largest Haitian population in the country.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
Shortages of rubber and chemical components have already been reported in Asia, and a prolonged war could affect grain prices when the northern hemisphere has to purchase fertilizers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
It could also negatively affect hotels in the city.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
“Not anymore. I know this journey started with you retrieving your grandmother’s dashiki, but you’ve fallen into a story with consequences that can affect the entire world.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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